Seven weeks remain in the 2025 NFL season and the playoff picture is starting to take shape. While a lot can happen in the final seven weeks, NFL fans have a great idea of who is in the hunt, and who is already focused on the 2026 NFL Draft. The typical NFL standings provide that information, but they don't provide the entire context.
The season doesn't end today. Just because a team is outside the playoff bracket doesn't mean their season will end after Week 18. Teams in playoff position can't afford to get comfortable, or they risk the ultimate heartbreak.