NFL Playoff Bracket 2025-26: AFC and NFC Standings After Week 11 SNF
The NFL’s Week 11 showcased intense playoff implications in the NFC, with the Seattle Seahawks and Detroit Lions facing off against the Los Angeles Rams and Philadelphia Eagles, respectively. The Seahawks and Rams emerged as the top contenders in their respective divisions, while the Lions and Eagles continued their strong performances.
AFC Playoff Picture:
1. Denver Broncos (9-2, West)
2. New England Patriots (9-2, South)
3. Indianapolis Colts (8-2, South)
4. Pittsburgh Steelers (6-4, North)
5. Buffalo Bills (7-3, Wildcard)
6. Los Angeles Chargers (7-4, Wildcard)
7. Jacksonville Jaguars (6-4, Wildcard)
8. Houston Texans (5-5)
9. Kansas City Chiefs (5-5)
10. Baltimore Ravens (5-5)
11. Miami Dolphins (4-7)
12. Cincinnati Bengals (3-7)
13. Las Vegas Raiders (2-7)
14. New York Jets (2-8)
15. Cleveland Browns (2-8)
16. Tennessee Titans (1-9)
NFC Playoff Picture:
1. Philadelphia Eagles (8-2, East)
2. Los Angeles Rams (8-2, West)
3. Chicago Bears (7-3, North)
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-4, South)
5. Seattle Seahawks (7-3, Wildcard)
6. Green Bay Packers (6-3-1, Wildcard)
7. San Francisco 49ers (7-4, Wildcard)
8. Detroit Lions (6-4)
9. Carolina Panthers (6-5)
10. Minnesota Vikings (4-6)
11. Dallas Cowboys (3-5-1)
12. Arizona Cardinals (3-7)
13. Atlanta Falcons (3-7)
14. Washington Commanders (3-8)
15. New Orleans Saints (2-8)
16. New York Giants (2-9)
NFC West Showdown: Los Angeles Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks
The highly anticipated NFC West clash between the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks ended with the Rams securing the top spot in the division. Despite the Seahawks’ late-game efforts, the Rams’ defense shone, intercepting Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold and pressuring him throughout the game. Kamren Kinchens, Darious Williams, and Cobie Durant each contributed to the interceptions. While the Rams didn’t secure a sack, they recorded three hits. The Rams’ defense was undoubtedly one of the league’s most underrated units.
The Seahawks’ defense also performed well, holding the Rams to under 250 yards and forcing a fumble from star wide receiver Puka Nacua. On offense, wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba continued his impressive season with nine receptions for 105 yards. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, a league MVP contender, threw two touchdowns without any interceptions.
The Rams’ winning streak continues in Week 12 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who are coming off consecutive losses. The Seahawks, meanwhile, face the league’s worst team, the Tennessee Titans, in their next game.