2024 NFL playoff picture AFC NFC seed projections chances
We re looking ahead to how the 14-team playoff picture could line up en route to Super Bowl LIX
Bill Barnwell predicts the NFL playoffs: [608x342] (Credit: Illustration by ESPN)
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We're through Week 1 of the 2024 NFL regular season, and while the postseason is still months away, we're taking an early look at the current playoff picture and the road to Super Bowl LIX.
Which teams are already in good shape at this point? Which ones still have a lot of work to do to ultimately get into the 14-team field? We used ESPN's Football Power Index to project the rest of the season, looking at the playoff picture for both conferences. We included updated odds for every team to make the postseason, clinch the division and even make the Super Bowl. Here's everything you need right now.
Last update: Sept. 13 at 8:25 a.m. ET
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Projecting the AFC playoff field
After a close win over the Ravens on the opening night of the NFL season, the Chiefs currently have the league's highest percentage chance to make the playoffs at 91%. Baltimore, despite the win, has the best chance to make the playoffs among 0-1 teams at 60% (eighth-highest overall and fourth-highest in the conference).
But what happened to the Bengals? They entered the season with the fifth-best chance to make the postseason at 66%. After their Week 1 loss to the Patriots, they now rank 10th (and sixth in the AFC) at 45%. Joe Burrow and his Cincinnati team have some work to do.
On Thursday night, the Bills helped their cause by beating the Dolphins on the road. They are now at 78% to make the playoffs (fifth-highest overall and second-best in the AFC), while Miami fell to 54% (ninth overall and fifth in the conference).
New England entered the season with the NFL's lowest odds to make the playoffs, per ESPN's FPI (6%). Now? The Pats are up to 16% -- 28th overall and 14th in the AFC.
Projecting the NFC playoff field
After their win against the Jets on Monday night, the 49ers now have a 84% chance to make the playoffs -- which is tops in the NFC. Detroit rose from 70% to 79% with a Sunday night win over the Rams, and the Eagles sit at 83% after beating the Packers.
The NFC South could be a division to watch. The Falcons came into Week 1 with a 60% chance to make the playoffs and a 34% chance to win the division. Those numbers are now 39% and 24%, respectively, after Pittsburgh stymied the Kirk Cousins-led offense. Meanwhile, the Saints and Buccaneers are both over 50% to make the playoffs after big Week 1 wins.
Things don't look great for the Panthers and Giants. Both teams are below 6% to make the playoffs after just one game. Bryce Young and Daniel Jones combined for zero touchdown throws, four interceptions and nine sacks in their Week 1 outings.
NFL playoff schedule
Jan. 11-13: Wild-card round
Jan. 18-19: Divisional round
Jan. 26: AFC and NFC championship games
Feb. 9: Super Bowl LIX (in New Orleans)
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Following Kevin Durant, Phonix Suns big man Jusuf Nurkic adds to the team's \ninjury woes as they lose against the New York Knicks.","Jusuf Nurkic Available On Wednesday - NBA News | Fantasy Basketball? Read the recent NBA news and rumors about Jusuf Nurkic for fantasy \nbasketball. Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) is available on","Suns reveal status of Jusuf Nurki\u0107 against Knicks? The Phoenix Suns have made the final ruling of whether or not Jusuf Nurki\u0107 \nwill be playing against the New York Knicks."]
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farewell to the Paul George-Kawhi Leonard era, it seemed as if the
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Golden State Warriors, will face the Orlando Magic without leadingLA Clippers Make Injury Announcement on Star Player? The LA Clippers have been without Kawhi Leonard this entire season, but his
absence has allowed Norman Powell to become a legitimate star
Pamela Hayden, longtime 'Simpsons' voice actor, including Bart's friend
Milhouse, hangs up her mic? The longtime voice actor behind Milhouse Van Houten — Bart Simpson's very
uncool friend — is stepping away after 35 years of whining.
Pamela Hayden, the Voice of Bart’s Friend Milhouse, Retires From ‘The
Simpsons’? Pamela Hayden, who has voiced characters on “The Simpsons” since it began
in 1989 and famously played Bart's nerdy best friend Milhouse VanGary Payton Injury: Iffy for Wednesday? Payton is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Hawks due to right
calf tightness.
Warriors' Gary Payton: Iffy for Wednesday? Payton is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Hawks due to right
calf tightness. Payton was a very late addition to the injury
Earth's magnetic North Pole is shifting toward Russia. What does that mean?? The Earth's magnetic North Pole is currently moving toward Russia in a way
that British scientists have not seen before.
"Santa now on sanctions list!" - Internet react hilariously to report
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unprecedented speeds, at that, baffling British scientists along theMagnetic North Pole moves closer to Russia in way never seen before by
scientists? Scientists have detected unexpected activity in the high Arctic as the
magnetic North Pole heads towards Russia in a way that has never been
Idaho State vs. UCLA Prediction: UCLA Predicted to Win College Basketball
Matchup [11/20/2024]? UCLA will face Idaho State in college basketball action at Pauley Pavilion
on Wednesday, starting at 11:00PM ET. Based on the latest
UCLA scorches the nets in a 14 point win? Los Angeles- Eric Dailey Jr. was perfect from the field in the first half,
and finished the game with 16 points on 7-of-9 shooting.BREAKING: Morgan Wallen (Not Waylon) Wins CMA Entertainer of the Year? Morgan Wallen won the most coveted trophy of the night — Entertainer of the
Year — at the 2024 CMA Awards on Wednesday night (Nov. 20).
Browns injuries: TE already ruled out, 2 cornerbacks day-to-day? Denzel Ward, Greg Newsome II injuries could make things worse against the
Steelers on Thursday Night Football The 2-7 Cleveland Browns came
Browns injuries: TE already ruled out, 2 cornerbacks day-to-day? Jared Mueller a lifelong Browns fan from Sandusky, Ohio who serves as the
Producer for Dawgs By Nature and has been covering the ClevelandSuns Reveal Final Status of Starter vs Knicks? PHOENIX -- Phoenix Suns starting C Jusuf Nurkic - who has been listed on
the injury report on and off for the last two weeks - is set to
Jusuf Nurkic back for Phoenix Suns vs New York Knicks? The Phoenix Suns will have Jusuf Nurkic back from a left ankle sprain for
Wednesday's game against the New York Knicks at Footprint Center.
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basketball. Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) is available on
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