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NFL Playoff picture with every seed clinched after Week 18 (Updated)

By Josh Hill

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 08: Aidan Hutchinson #97 of the Detroit Lions sacks Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers during the first half at Lambeau Field on January 08, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 08: Aidan Hutchinson #97 of the Detroit Lions sacks Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers during the first half at Lambeau Field on January 08, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JANUARY 08: Wide receiver Adam Thielen #19 celebrates a touchdown with wide receiver K.J. Osborn #17 and wide receiver Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings during the 1st quarter of the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on January 08, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JANUARY 08: Wide receiver Adam Thielen #19 celebrates a touchdown with wide receiver K.J. Osborn #17 and wide receiver Justin Jefferson #18 of the Minnesota Vikings during the 1st quarter of the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on January 08, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

NFL Playoff Picture: Updated NFC Playoff Picture after Week 18

Nothing in the early window could be decided in the NFC. The only team playing with anything on the line was the Minnesota Vikings, who needed to win to stay alive for the No. 2 seed and put pressure on the San Francisco 49ers to win.

Tampa Bay was the only other NFC playoff team playing in the early window, but their game against the Falcons meant nothing for playoff seeding.

Here’s a look at what the NFC Playoff picture would look like if the postseason started today:

  1. Philadelphia Eagles (13-3) – Clinched NFC East + No. 1 seed
  2. San Francisco 49ers (12-4) – Clinched NFC West + No. 2 seed
  3. Minnesota Vikings (13-4) –  Clinched NFC North + No. 3 seed
  4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-9) – Clinched NFC South + No. 4 seed
  5. Dallas Cowboys (12-4) – Clinched Playoff Wild Card
  6. New York Giants (9-6-1) – Clinched Wild Card
  7. Seattle Seahawks (9-8) – Clinched Wild Card

Based on those standings, here’s what the playoff matchups would look like for the first weekend of action:

  • (2) San Francisco 49ers vs. (7) Seattle Seahawks
  • (3) Minnesota Vikings vs. (6) New York Giants
  • (4) Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. (5) Dallas Cowboys

Each higher-seeded team would host its Wild Card Weekend matchup. Right now, the Philadelphia Eagles would have a first-round bye with the No. 1 seed and host any playoff game they play in.

NFL Playoff Picture: NFC Wild Card standings after Week 18

Here’s what the Wild Card standings look like after the early games in Week 17:

  1. Dallas Cowboys (12-4) – Clinched
  2. New York Giants (9-6-1) – Clinched
  3. Seattle Seahawks (8-8) – Clinched

NFL Playoffs: Wild Card Weekend TV schedule for NFC matchups

Here’s the complete rundown of who plays on what days and where to watch:

Saturday, January 14th

  • 49ers vs. Seahawks – 4:30 pm ET on FOX

Sunday, January 15th

  • Vikings vs. Giants – 4:30 pm ET on FOX

Monday, January 16th

  • Buccaneers vs. Cowboys – 8:15 pm ET on ABC/ESPN
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