2025 NFL Playoff Picture, Bracket, Schedule After Week 9

The 2025 NFL Playoffs are still a ways off, but even this early in the season, every win counts and tie-breakers are on the line. Check out the NFL Playoff Picture if the playoffs were to start today:

NFL Playoff Picture

AFC

1. Indianapolis Colts (7-2)
2. New England Patriots (7-2)
3. Denver Broncos (7-2)
4. Pittsburgh Steelers (5-3)
5. Buffalo Bills (6-2)
6. Los Angeles Chargers (6-3)
7. Jacksonville Jaguars (5-3)

NFC

1. Philadelphia Eagles (6-2)
2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-2)
3. Seattle Seahawks (6-2)
4. Green Bay Packers (5-2-1)
5. Los Angeles Rams (6-2)
6. San Francisco 49ers (6-3)
7. Detroit Lions (5-3)

Tom Brady’s LFG Player of the Game: Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy 🏆 Week 9 DIGITAL EXCLUSIVE

Tom Brady awards Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy with the LFG Player of the Game after his big performance against the Detroit Lions.

NFL Playoff Bracket

AFC

• (1) Colts receive a bye
• (2) Pats vs. (7) Jags
• (3) Broncos vs. (6) Chargers
• (4) Steelers vs. (5) Bills

NFC

• (1) Eagles receive a bye
• (2) Bucs vs. (7) Lions
• (3) Seahawks vs. (6) 49ers
• (4) Packers vs. (5) Rams

NFL Playoff Schedule

• January 10-12, 2026: Wild-card round
• January 17-18: Divisional round
• January 25: AFC and NFC championship games
• February 8: Super Bowl LX (in Santa Clara, California)