Denver, December 21, 2025 – Teh Denver Broncos have clinched a playoff berth as Week 16 of the NFL season progresses.Four teams-Broncos, Eagles, Rams, and Seahawks-have secured postseason spots, with ten remaining up for grabs.
The broncos lead the AFC,while the Eagles and Seahawks are NFC frontrunners.
- Four teams clinched: Broncos, Eagles, rams, Seahawks.
- Denver can win AFC West with a win and Chargers loss.
- AFC South, other divisions face dramatic finishes.
- Playoffs begin Jan. 10-12, 2026.
Denver holds a strong position for the AFC’s No. 1 seed. seattle surpassed Los Angeles in the NFC race.Chicago and San francisco can also clinch this week.
AFC Playoff Outlook
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Denver is the sole AFC team guaranteed a playoff spot. The AFC South remains a tight race between Jacksonville, Houston, and Indianapolis. Kansas City, Cincinnati, Miami, Tennessee, Las Vegas, New York (Jets), and Cleveland are eliminated.
NFC Playoff Outlook
Seattle joined the Rams in securing a playoff spot. Philadelphia clinched the NFC East.Chicago can clinch if Detroit loses, while san Francisco can clinch with a win or Detroit loss. Dallas, Minnesota, New York (Giants), New Orleans, Washington, Atlanta, and Arizona are eliminated.
Projected AFC Seedings
Projected NFC Seedings
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 (Santa Clara,California)
