With the Lions losing on Christmas Day in Minnesota, the NFC playoff field is nearly set. The NFC's postseason qualifiers are the Seahawks, Bears, Eagles, Rams, 49ers, Packers, and the eventual winner of the NFC South.

The Lions, who were swept by the Packers and have lost three of the last four games, face the Vikings in Minneapolis on Christmas Day and must win to stay alive. It's certainly possible Max Brosmer will be starting the game for the Vikings on Thursday. The Bears will almost certainly have something to play for in the regular season finale.

So, here's the playoff-clinching scenario: If those outcomes are met, the Panthers will capture their first division title since 2015 (and their first postseason berth since 2017) this Sunday. And if they are not, then the Panthers and Buccaneers will match up for a winner-take-all showdown for the NFC South at Raymond James Stadium in Week 18.

The Broncos are one win or one Patriots loss away from the No. 1 seed in the AFC, after their win over the Chiefs.

Where the Rams stand in the NFC playoff picture heading into Monday Night Football against the Falcons in Atlanta in Week 17.

With only two weeks left in the 2025 NFL season, the playoff picture is beginning to come into focus. While several playoff berths have been clinched, division titles and No. 1 seeds remain up for grabs.

The Patriots have clinched a playoff berth and have two very winnable games ahead: they visit the Jets in Week 16 and host the Dolphins in Week 17. If they win out, they would clinch the AFC East title, with a terrific chance at the No. 1 seed and first round bye.

With two weeks left in the 2025 regular season, only one team has clinched a division title. Here's a look at the NFL playoff picture in Week 17.

It’s possible that by Week 18, there’s no real intrigue left in the NFL’s playoff picture. With two games left, the field is mostly set other than figuring out the AFC North and NFC South champions. Both of those divisions could be clinched this week.