NFL Playoffs: Which teams missed out, who’s been eliminated, and who will play in the Super Bowl

After months of grinding just to stay alive, the road to the final stop in the 2025 NFL season has been reached, and the matchup for Super Bowl LX between the Seahawks and Patriots is set.

Every other team has been filtered out along the way, from teams that never made the last dance to those who came within a game or two of reaching the final stage.

Here's a quick reminder of how it all played out, from those eliminated during the regular season, those who fell during the postseason, and how we arrived at the final two.

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Note: Win-loss records do not include playoff games.

Advanced to Super Bowl LX

NFC:

• Seattle Seahawks (14-3). Defeated the Los Angeles Rams in a surprisingly high-scoring game to claim the NFC title and reach the final two.

AFC:

• New England Patriots (14-3). Overcame the Denver Broncos in a low-scoring affair to win the AFC title and reach the Super Bowl 

Eliminated in the Conference Championship

NFC: 

• Los Angeles Rams (12-5). Pushed the Seahawks hard, but Matthew Stafford and Co. ultimately came up short.

AFC: 

• Denver Broncos (14-3). The Broncos' defense stood tall, but Denver's Stidham-led offense was held in check against the Patriots.

Eliminated in the Divisional Round

NFC:

• Chicago Bears (11-6). Eliminated by the Rams.
• San Francisco 49ers (12-5). Eliminated by the Seahawks.

AFC:

• Buffalo Bills (12-5). Eliminated by the Broncos.
• Houston Texans (12-5). Eliminated by the Patriots.

Eliminated in the Wild Card Round

NFC:

• Carolina Panthers (8-9). Eliminated by the Rams.
• Green Bay Packers (9-7-1). Eliminated by the Bears.
• Philadelphia Eagles (11-6). Eliminated by the 49ers.

AFC:

• Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7). Eliminated by the Texans.
• Jacksonville Jaguars (13-4). Eliminated by the Bills.
• Los Angeles Chargers (11-6). Eliminated by the Patriots.

Never made the playoffs

• New York Giants (4-13). Eliminated in Week 12.
• Arizona Cardinals (3-14). Eliminated in Week 13.
• New Orleans Saints (6-11). Eliminated in Week 13.
• Tennessee Titans (3-14). Eliminated in Week 13.
• Las Vegas Raiders (3-14). Eliminated in Week 13.
• Washington Commanders (5-12). Eliminated in Week 14.
• Atlanta Falcons (8-9). Eliminated in Week 14.
• New York Jets (3-14). Eliminated in Week 14.
• Cleveland Browns (5-12). Eliminated in Week 14.
• Cincinnati Bengals (6-11). Eliminated in Week 15.
• Minnesota Vikings (9-8). Eliminated in Week 15.
• Kansas City Chiefs (6-11). Eliminated in Week 15.
• Miami Dolphins (7-10). Eliminated in Week 15.
• Dallas Cowboys (7-9-1). Eliminated in Week 16.
• Detroit Lions (9-8). Eliminated in Week 17.
• Indianapolis Colts (8-9). Eliminated in Week 17.
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-9). Eliminated in Week 18.
• Baltimore Ravens (8-9). Eliminated in Week 18.