NFL Playoff Picture Tightens as Season Winds Down
Five teams are mathematically out of the playoffs, leaving six still vying for postseason spots.
With the regular season approaching its conclusion, the playoff race has narrowed considerably. Five teams have been mathematically eliminated, while six others remain fighting for postseason berths on the bubble.
Teams Officially Eliminated
AFC:
- Tennessee Titans (1-11)
- Las Vegas Raiders (2-10)
NFC:
- New York Giants (2-11)
- New Orleans Saints (2-10)
- Arizona Cardinals (3-9)
Teams on the Playoff Bubble
AFC:
- Houston Texans (7-5)
- Pittsburgh Steelers (6-6)
- Kansas City Chiefs (6-6)
NFC:
- Detroit Lions (7-5)
- Dallas Cowboys (6-5-1)
- Carolina Panthers (7-6)