The 2025 NFL season nears its playoffs with only five weeks left, as the postseason field takes shape. In the AFC, the New England Patriots lead with an 11-2 record, while the NFC is topped by the Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Rams at 9-3. Several teams remain in contention for seeds and wild-card spots.
Entering Week 14, the NFL playoff picture features a mix of expected contenders and surprises. The AFC is led by the New England Patriots at 11-2, buoyed by Drake Maye's MVP-caliber play under Mike Vrabel. Their remaining schedule includes games against the Bills, at Ravens, at Jets, and vs. Dolphins, positioning them for their first AFC East title since 2019.
The Denver Broncos sit at 10-2 with a nine-game win streak, their longest in 13 years, thanks to Bo Nix's composure and a strong defense led by Vance Joseph. They face the Raiders, Packers, Jaguars, at Chiefs, and vs. Chargers, with late matchups against rivals potentially deciding the division.
In the NFC, the Chicago Bears (9-3) have emerged as contenders after defeating the Philadelphia Eagles, proving their mettle against top teams. Their schedule includes at Packers, vs. Browns, vs. Packers, at 49ers, and vs. Lions. The Los Angeles Rams (9-3) are close behind, with Matthew Stafford slinging confidently, though their defense faltered in a Week 13 loss to the Panthers.
Other key AFC teams include the Jacksonville Jaguars (8-4), Baltimore Ravens (6-6), Los Angeles Chargers (8-4), Indianapolis Colts (8-4), and Buffalo Bills (8-4). In the NFC, the Philadelphia Eagles (8-4) are struggling after recent losses, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-5), Seattle Seahawks (9-3), Green Bay Packers (8-3-1), and San Francisco 49ers (9-4) hold spots.
Teams like the Texans (7-5), Steelers (6-6), Chiefs (6-6), Lions (8-5), Cowboys (6-6-1), and Panthers (7-6) remain in the hunt, with defenses and key players like Lamar Jackson, Justin Herbert, Josh Allen, Baker Mayfield, Jordan Love, and Brock Purdy influencing outcomes. The race includes tight division battles and wild-card chaos.