Who will make NFL playoffs? Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Carolina Panthers, Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh Steelers still in running for NFL postseason.

Every week for the duration of the 2025 regular season, USA TODAY Sports will provide timely updates to the NFL's ever-evolving playoff picture – typically starting Sunday afternoon and then moving forward for the remainder of the week (through Monday's ...

The Bucs’ path to the playoffs got narrower after the Falcons stunned the Rams on Monday night. They now need to beat the Panthers in Week 18 and hope the Saints beat the Falcons. If that happens, the Bucs will win the NFC South. Otherwise, they will miss the playoffs.

The four division champions from each conference make the playoffs and are seeded No. 1 through No. 4 based on record. The three remaining teams in each conference with the best record qualify for the postseason as wild-card teams and are seeded No. 5 through No. 7.

The Broncos defeated the Bills 33-30 in overtime of a divisional playoff game, advancing to the AFC Championship game.