Who's in the NFL playoffs 2024? Updated standings, bracket, matchups for AFC & NFC
Who’s in the NFL playoffs 2024? Updated standings, bracket, matchups for AFC & NFC
The NFL playoffs have truly begun, even if the regular season is still underway.
On Saturday, the Steelers faced the Ravens with their playoff hopes on the line, and the Colts and Texans played in a de facto playoff game with the winner guaranteed a spot in the postseason and potentially an AFC South title. The Steelers wound up staving off elimination, while the Texans officially secured their playoff ticket with a win.
And that is only the beginning of a Week 18 with plenty on the line. There are still four division titles up for grabs and two other wild-card positions still open. The Cowboys and Eagles will have their division on the line. The Jaguars have to win to secure the AFC South title or risk missing the postseason altogether. The Packers, Seahawks, Saints and Vikings all have a shot at securing the last wild-card in the NFC. And Sunday’s busy day of action will end with the AFC East title game between the Dolphins and Bills.
There is still plenty left on the line in the final weekend of NFL action. How are the playoffs currently shaping up? Here’s what you need to know.
NFL playoff bracket 2024
AFC
- Baltimore Ravens (bye)
- Miami Dolphins vs. 7. Pittsburgh Steelers
- Kansas City Chiefs vs. 6. Buffalo Bills
- Houston Texans vs. 5. Cleveland Browns
NFC
- San Francisco 49ers (bye)
- Dallas Cowboys vs. 7. Green Bay Packers
- Detroit Lions vs. 6. Philadelphia Eagles
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. 5. Los Angeles Rams
Who’s in the NFL playoffs 2024?
Entering play Sunday, several playoff teams are locked in, including a few exact seeds. In the AFC, the Ravens (No. 1), Chiefs (No. 3) and Browns (No. 5) are locked into their respective seedings. The Dolphins and Texans are the only other teams guaranteed to play in the postseason.
In the NFC, the 49ers (No. 1) are the only team with their exact spot solidified. The Cowboys, Lions, Eagles and Rams have all clinched postseason spots, though as which seed they enter in is still uncertain.
Here is a look at the current standings for the 2024 postseason.
AFC standings
| Seed | Team | Record |
| 1. | Baltimore Ravens | 13-3 |
| 2. | Miami Dolphins | 11-5 |
| 3. | Kansas City Chiefs | 10-6 |
| 4. | Houston Texans | 10-7 |
| 5. | Cleveland Browns | 11-5 |
| 6. | Buffalo Bills | 10-6 |
| 7. | Pittsburgh Steelers | 10-7 |
| 8. | Jacksonville Jaguars | 9-7 |
Eliminated: Indianapolis Colts, Denver Broncos, Cincinnati Bengals, Las Vegas Raiders, New York Jets, Tennessee Titans, Los Angeles Chargers, New England Patriots
NFC standings
| Seed | Team | Record |
| 1. | San Francisco 49ers | 12-4 |
| 2. | Dallas Cowboys | 11-5 |
| 3. | Detroit Lions | 11-5 |
| 4. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 8-8 |
| 5. | Philadelphia Eagles | 11-5 |
| 6. | Los Angeles Rams | 9-7 |
| 7. | Green Bay Packers | 8-8 |
| 8. | Seattle Seahawks | 8-8 |
| 9. | New Orleans Saints | 8-8 |
| 10. | Minnesota Vikings | 7-9 |
| 11. | Atlanta Falcons | 7-9 |
Eliminated: Chicago Bears, New York Giants, Washington Commanders, Arizona Cardinals, Carolina Panthers
AFC playoff matchups
1. Baltimore Ravens (first-round bye)
The Ravens locked down the No. 1 seed with their victory over the Dolphins in Week 17.
2. TBD vs. 7. TBD
This section will be updated when teams are finalized.
3. Kansas City Chiefs vs. 6. TBD
The Chiefs are locked into the third seed in the AFC regardless of the final weekend’s results. Their opponent has yet to be made official.
4. TBD vs. 5. Cleveland Browns
The Browns have secured the fifth seed in the AFC, and will face the winner of the AFC South.
NFC playoff matchups
1. San Francisco 49ers (first-round bye)
The 49ers locked down the No. 1 seed with their victory over the Commanders in Week 17.
2. TBD vs. 7. TBD
This section will be updated when teams are finalized.
3. TBD vs. 6. TBD
This section will be updated when teams are finalized.
4. TBD vs. 5. TBD
This section will be updated when teams are finalized.