The 2025 NFL season is more than halfway through following Week 11, with seven weeks remaining until the playoffs. Preseason favorites like the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles are positioned well, while surprises such as the Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts lead the AFC contenders. In the NFC, the Eagles and Los Angeles Rams top the standings amid a competitive race.
As Week 11 concludes the 2025 NFL regular season's midpoint, the playoff picture begins to take shape across both conferences. Only seven full weeks remain, intensifying the battle for berths and seeding.
In the AFC, the Denver Broncos (9-2) hold the top spot, supported by Bo Nix's composure and a defense led by Vance Joseph. Their remaining schedule includes key divisional games against the Chiefs and Chargers, which could challenge Kansas City's streak. The New England Patriots (9-2), driven by Drake Maye's MVP-caliber play under Mike Vrabel, eye their first AFC East title since 2019, facing four opponents with losing records in their final six games.
The Indianapolis Colts (8-2) rely on Daniel Jones to maintain efficiency against top defenses, while the Pittsburgh Steelers (6-4) navigate Aaron Rodgers' streaky performance and injury concerns. The Buffalo Bills (7-3) feature Josh Allen's heroics but a volatile defense, positioning them for a wild-card spot. The Los Angeles Chargers (7-4) and Jacksonville Jaguars (6-4) round out the wild cards, with the Jaguars benefiting from a favorable schedule including two Titans games.
Teams in the hunt include the Texans (5-5) with the NFL's top defense despite C.J. Stroud's absence, the Chiefs (5-5) struggling to close games under Patrick Mahomes, and the Ravens (5-5) showing defensive improvement.
Shifting to the NFC, the Philadelphia Eagles (8-2) lead with a rugged defense under Vic Fangio, pursuing the No. 1 seed. The Los Angeles Rams (8-2) thrive on Matthew Stafford's confident passing, while the Chicago Bears (7-3) continue winning despite inconsistencies from Caleb Williams.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-4) aim for a fifth straight South title around Baker Mayfield, and the Seattle Seahawks (7-3) rely on Mike Macdonald's physical defense. The Green Bay Packers (6-3-1) and San Francisco 49ers (7-4), with Brock Purdy back at quarterback, remain postseason locks. Contenders like the Lions (6-4), Panthers (6-5), and Cowboys (4-5-1) keep the race open.