As of mid-December 2025, only a few teams have officially clinched playoff berths; the full playoff field is not set yet. The exact list will continue to change week to week until the regular season ends.
Teams clinched so far
- Los Angeles Rams (NFC) have secured a playoff spot and are currently at or near the top of the NFC standings.
- Denver Broncos (AFC) and New England Patriots (AFC) are among the top seeds in the AFC playoff race and are in strong position for playoff qualification, with some outlets listing clinching scenarios around Week 15.
How to see the up-to-date list
For the current, exact list of who has made the playoffs right now, check these pages, which update live as games finish:
- The official league playoff picture page, which shows all teams that have clinched playoff spots, division titles, or been eliminated.
- Major sports sites’ playoff-standings pages, which show seeds 1–7 in each conference “if the season ended today.”
