We're solely by Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season. Sure, it's extremely early. However we're already taking a fast take a look at the present playoff image and the highway to Tremendous Bowl LX. Which groups have the very best possibilities to make the 14-team playoff area? Which nonetheless have a whole lot of work to do to finally get in?
We used ESPN's Soccer Energy Index (FPI) to undertaking the remainder of the season, trying on the playoff image for each conferences. We included up to date odds for each crew to make the postseason, clinch its division and even make the Tremendous Bowl.
This is all the pieces you want proper now.
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Projecting the AFC playoff area
The Chiefs' loss to the Eagles in a Week 2 Tremendous Bowl rematch did nothing to enhance their standings within the playoff image. They're not projected to win the AFC West, in keeping with ESPN Analytics. Actually, they're third in division title possibilities behind the Chargers and Broncos. This may be the primary time the Chiefs haven't gained the AFC West since 2015.
The Colts continued their dream 2-0 begin to the season with a win over the Broncos and their staunch protection; Indianapolis now has the fourth-best possibilities to make the playoffs within the convention. In the meantime, Joe Burrow's damage has created a nightmare for the 2-0 Bengals — however they're nonetheless fifth in AFC odds.
Projecting the NFC playoff area
After a dominant win over the Commanders, the Packers take the highest spot in NFC projections this week (Washington, in the meantime, sits beneath 50% to make the playoffs). The Buccaneers and Eagles spherical out the highest three, whereas the 49ers leapfrog over the Rams within the NFC West race.
The Giants stay on the backside of the playoff race and could possibly be vying for the highest total decide within the 2026 NFL draft — regardless of a robust displaying from Russell Wilson in an time beyond regulation loss to the Cowboys.
NFL playoff schedule
Jan. 10-12, 2026: Wild-card spherical
Jan. 17-18: Divisional spherical
Jan. 25: AFC and NFC championship video games
Feb. 8: Tremendous Bowl LX (in Santa Clara, California)
