As the 2023 NFL regular season reaches its exciting conclusion, the playoff picture is beginning to take shape. With just a couple of games remaining for each team, USA TODAY Sports is providing real-time updates on the playoff picture.
The AFC playoff picture currently sees the Baltimore Ravens on top with an 11-3 record. The Miami Dolphins follow closely at 11-4, while the Kansas City Chiefs are the leaders in the AFC West with a 9-5 record. In the AFC South, the Jacksonville Jaguars have an 8-7 lead, with the Cleveland Browns and Buffalo Bills securing the first and second wild card spots, respectively.
In the NFC, the San Francisco 49ers are leading the way in the NFC West with an 11-3 record, followed by the Detroit Lions in the NFC North. The Philadelphia Eagles maintain their lead in the NFC East with a 10-4 record. In the NFC South, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lead with an 8-7 record. The Dallas Cowboys hold the first wild card spot, while the Los Angeles Rams hold the second, and the Seattle Seahawks clinch the third spot.
With the playoff field starting to become clearer, anticipation is building for the postseason, which will begin on the evening of Jan. 7. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see which teams will secure their spots in the playoffs and how the final standings will look once the regular season comes to a close.
Keep following USA TODAY Sports for the latest updates on the NFL playoff picture and stay tuned to see which teams will ultimately make it to the postseason.