At a Glance
- Three division titles decided Sunday.
- Two playoff spots and a bye contested.
- Key games: Steelers vs. Ravens, Falcons vs. Saints, Jaguars vs. Titans.
- Why it matters: The outcomes set the playoff field and determine which teams get a first-round bye.
Sunday’s NFL regular-season finale delivered drama as three division titles, two playoff spots and a bye were on the line. The results of the Steelers-Ravens, Falcons-Saints and Jaguars-Titans matchups will shape the postseason landscape.
Key Sunday Games
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens faced off in a win-and-in clash on Sunday Night Football. The victor claimed the AFC North title and a playoff berth.
- Steelers vs. Ravens – AFC North title
- Falcons vs. Saints – NFC South title
- Jaguars vs. Titans – AFC South title
Division Winners and Playoff Picture
The Jacksonville Jaguars captured the AFC South crown with a decisive win over the Tennessee Titans, pushing the Houston Texans into a wild-card spot.
- AFC Division winners: Steelers or Ravens (North), Patriots (East), Broncos (West), Jaguars (South)
- NFC Division winners: Seahawks (West), Eagles (East), Bears (North), Panthers (South)
- Wild-card teams: Texans, Bills, Chargers, 49ers, Rams, Packers
Playoff Bracket
| Seed | Team | Conference |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBD | AFC |
| 2 | TBD | AFC |
| 3 | TBD | AFC |
| 4 | Steelers or Ravens | AFC |
| 5 | Texans | AFC |
| 6 | TBD | AFC |
| 7 | TBD | AFC |
| Seed | Team | Conference |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seahawks | NFC |
| 2 | TBD | NFC |
| 3 | TBD | NFC |
| 4 | Panthers | NFC |
| 5 | TBD | NFC |
| 6 | TBD | NFC |
| 7 | Packers | NFC |
Playoff Schedule
The postseason opens with Super Wild Card Weekend from Saturday, Jan. 10 to Monday, Jan. 12, featuring two Saturday games, three Sunday games and one Monday game.
- Saturday, Jan. 10 – two games
- Sunday, Jan. 11 – three games
- Monday, Jan. 12 – one game
Key Takeaways
- Three division titles were decided on Sunday.
- Two playoff spots and a first-round bye remain up for grabs.
- The Jaguars, Seahawks, and the winner of the Steelers-Ravens game will shape the top seeds.
With the division titles and playoff positions now set, teams will head into the final week knowing whether a first-round bye is within reach.
