The Detroit Lions join 14 other teams already out as the NFL playoff race heats up heading into the final week of 2025.

It all comes down to this. There is only one week remaining in the 2025-26 NFL regular season, with two playoff spots on the line. There is one spot up for grabs in the AFC and one in the NFC, with both games determining those positions set to be highlighted in Week 18.

While a majority of playoff spots—and seeds—have already been clinched, there are still a handful of division championships up for grabs heading into the final slate. Because of that, the league naturally waits to schedule Week 18’s matchup until the last possible second in order to, among other things, maximize its television audience.

How do all 32 teams in the NFL stack up against each other coming out of Week 17 of the 2025 NFL regular season? Here's an updated look from best to worst.