NFL Playoffs Schedule and Matchups - Which teams have made the Cut?

The NFL playoffs are set to begin soon, with the 2024-2025 postseason schedule and matchups taking shape as teams finalize their regular-season standings.

As of now, nine teams have clinched playoff berths, while several others are still vying for a chance to compete for the coveted Super Bowl title.

Current Playoff Picture

AFC Standings

Kansas City Chiefs (14-1) - Clinched division title
Buffalo Bills (12-3) - Clinched division title
Pittsburgh Steelers (10-5) - Clinched playoff berth
Houston Texans (9-6) - Clinched division title
Baltimore Ravens (10-5) - Clinched playoff berth
Denver Broncos (9-6) - In contention
Los Angeles Chargers (8-6) - In contention

NFC Standings

Detroit Lions (13-2) - Clinched division title
Philadelphia Eagles (12-3) - Clinched playoff berth
Los Angeles Rams (9-6) - In contention
Atlanta Falcons (8-7) - In contention
Minnesota Vikings (13-2) - Clinched playoff berth
Green Bay Packers (11-4) - Clinched playoff berth
Washington Commanders (10-5) - In contention

Several teams are still in the hunt for the final playoff spots, with notable contenders including the Indianapolis Colts and Miami Dolphins in the AFC, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Seattle Seahawks in the NFC.

Upcoming Playoff Schedule

Wild Card Weekend

The playoffs will kick off with the Wild Card round, scheduled as follows:

Saturday, January 11, 2025

AFC/NFC Wild Card Game at 1 p.m.
AFC/NFC Wild Card Game at 4:30 p.m.
AFC/NFC Wild Card Game at 8 p.m.

Sunday, January 12, 2025

AFC/NFC Wild Card Game at 4:30 p.m.
AFC/NFC Wild Card Game at 8:15 p.m.

Monday, January 13, 2025

AFC/NFC Wild Card Game at 8:15 p.m.

Divisional Round

Following the Wild Card games, the Divisional Round will take place:

Saturday, January 18, 2025

AFC/NFC Divisional Game at 4:30 p.m.
AFC/NFC Divisional Game at 8:15 p.m.

Sunday, January 19, 2025

AFC/NFC Divisional Game at 3 p.m.
AFC/NFC Divisional Game at 6:30 p.m.

Conference Championships and Super Bowl

The Conference Championships are scheduled for January 28, leading up to Super Bowl LVIII on February 11, where the champions of the AFC and NFC will compete for the title.

Key Matchups to Watch

Several matchups are particularly notable as teams vie for playoff positioning:

The Kansas City Chiefs will face the Pittsburgh Steelers in a crucial game that could impact seeding in the playoffs.
The Los Angeles Rams will host the Arizona Cardinals in a pivotal NFC West showdown that could determine division winners and playoff spots.

As the regular season concludes and teams prepare for the playoffs, fans can expect thrilling matchups filled with high stakes as franchises aim for glory in Super Bowl LVIII.