The 2022 NFL season is only one week from wrapping up, which means the playoff picture is really taking shape. Plenty of teams are already locked into the postseason, several others are still fighting for final spots, and several more are vying for top seeding in their respective conference. In other words, we've still got a lot to play for around the league.
Below, find an updated playoff picture, featuring complete postseason standings (with tiebreakers already accounted for), a rundown of wild card contenders and projected opening-weekend playoff matchups for both the AFC and NFC:
AFC playoff standings
Note: * = clinched playoff berth; ** = clinched division
NFC playoff standings
Note: * = clinched playoff berth; ** = clinched division
On the bubble / eliminated
| AFC | NFC |
|---|---|
Dolphins (8-8) | Lions (8-8) |
Steelers (8-8) | Packers (8-8) |
Titans (7-9) | Commanders (7-8-1) eliminated |
Jets (7-9) eliminated | Saints (7-9) eliminated |
Raiders (6-10) eliminated | Panthers (6-10) eliminated |
Browns (7-9) eliminated | Falcons (6-10) eliminated |
Colts (4-11-1) eliminated | Rams (5-11) eliminated |
Broncos (4-12) eliminated | Cardinals (4-12) eliminated |
Texans (2-13-1) eliminated | Bears (3-13) eliminated |