2025 NFL Playoff Picture, Bracket, Schedule After Week 13

Week 13 continued to shake up the NFL playoff race with a new leader atop the NFC. The Pats are leading the AFC after defeating the Giants Monday night. With the playoff race tightening fast and with just a few weeks left, every game is starting to feel like a must-win. Check out the NFL Playoff Picture if the playoffs were to start today:

NFL Playoff Picture

AFC

1. New England Patriots (11-2)
2. Denver Broncos (10-2)
3. Jacksonville Jaguars (8-4)
4. Baltimore Ravens (6-6)
5. Los Angeles Chargers (8-4)
6. Indianapolis Colts (8-4)
7. Buffalo Bills (8-4)

NFC

1. Chicago Bears (9-3)
2. Los Angeles Rams (9-3)
3. Philadelphia Eagles (8-4)
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-5)
5. Seattle Seahawks (9-3)
6. Green Bay Packers (8-3-1)
7. San Francisco 49ers (9-4)

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NFL Playoff Bracket

AFC

• (1) Pats receive a bye
• (2) Broncos vs. (7) Bills
• (3) Jags vs. (6) Colts
• (4) Ravens vs. (5) Chargers

NFC

• (1) Bears receive a bye
• (2) Rams vs. (7) 49ers
• (3) Eagles vs. (6) Packers
• (4) Bucs vs. (5) Seahawks

NFL Playoff Schedule

• January 10-12, 2026: Wild-card round
• January 17-18: Divisional round
• January 25: AFC and NFC championship games
• February 8: Super Bowl LX (in Santa Clara, California)