Heading into Week 13, there had been zero playoff berths clinched so far in the NFL this year, but that changed on Friday.  Thanks to their wild 19-17 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, the Kansas City Chiefs (11-1) became the first team to clinch a playoff spot in 2024.

A total of 14 teams -- seven from each conference -- make the NFL playoffs. The playoff field in each conference consists of four division winners and three wild-card teams. The Chiefs are the only team to clinch a playoff spot entering Sunday's Week 13 action. One team in each conference has been eliminated from playoff contention so far:

The Kansas City Chiefs will have a chance to become the first team in NFL history to win three straight Super Bowls after clinching a playoff berth on

Kansas City's win on Black Friday means is the first team to clinch ... and is in the playoffs for the 10th straight season.

The Kansas City Chiefs weathered a close call against the Las Vegas Raiders to become the first NFL team to clinch a playoff spot this year.

The two-time defending Super Bowl champions on Friday became the first NFL team in the 2024 season to clinch a spot in the playoffs -- and they did it with yet another nail-biter of a win. The Chiefs appeared headed for their second loss of the campaign as the Las Vegas Raiders were moving into position for a potential game-winning field goal in Week 13 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

The NFL playoff picture is coming into focus. As the season winds through December and January, we’re highlighting each team that has clinched a spot in the 2024-25 NFL playoffs.