2025 NFL Playoffs: Which teams have clinched a spot and which have been eliminated?

One more team joined the exclusive group of franchises that have secured a 2025 NFL playoff spot after a sensational win on Thursday Night Football.

Many more will join them in the weeks ahead, while the list of those who are no longer in contention will continue to grow.

As always, we’ll cover the full playoff odds for every team, along with the pivotal games on the slate ahead, in our weekly, comprehensive playoff picture article every Wednesday.

For now, here’s a quick snapshot of which teams have already booked their playoff spot and which have been eliminated ahead of Week 16.

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Already clinched

NFC:

• Los Angeles Rams  (11-4)
• Seattle Seahawks (12-3)

The Seahawks rallied from behind to score an improbable comeback win against the Rams on Thursday Night Football in Week 16, and in the process, became the second NFC team to clinch a playoff spot.

That loss meant that the Rams, who secured their postseason berth one week earlier by defeating the Detroit Lions, lost ground to Seattle in both the division and the battle for the NFC's No. 1 seed.

AFC:

• Denver Broncos  (12-2)

The Broncos clinched a playoff spot in Week 15 with a 34-26 victory over the Green Bay Packers.

Denver quarterback Bo Nix enjoyed his most productive game of the year, throwing four touchdowns. Vance Josephs' defense, so often the hero of the Broncos' 11-game winning streak, also did its part, picking off Jordan Love twice.

With the win, Sean Payton's side not only secured a playoff berth but also extended their lead over the Patriots in the battle for the No.1 AFC seed. Up next, the Jaguars, and a chance to win the AFC West.

Eliminated

• New York Giants (2-12). Eliminated in Week 12
• Arizona Cardinals (3-11). Eliminated in Week 13
• New Orleans Saints (4-10). Eliminated in Week 13
• Tennessee Titans (2-11). Eliminated in Week 13
• Las Vegas Raiders (3-11). Eliminated in Week 13
• Washington Commanders (4-10). Eliminated in Week 14
• Atlanta Falcons (5-9). Eliminated in Week 14
• New York Jets (3-11). Eliminated in Week 14
• Cleveland Browns (3-11). Eliminated in Week 14
• Cincinnati Bengals (4-10). Eliminated in Week 15
• Minnesota Vikings (5-8). Eliminated in Week 15
• Kansas City Chiefs (6-7). Eliminated in Week 15
• Miami Dolphins (6-8). Eliminated in Week 15