NFL playoff picture: Which teams are still on the road to Super Bowl LIX?
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The playoff picture in the AFC conference looks near-certain, with Patrick Mahomes leading the Kansas City Chiefs to the No 1 seed ahead of the Buffalo Bills, and only a handful of teams able to force their way into the seventh and final wild card spot in the remaining week. AFC The six teams who have definitely qualified for the playoffs are: Kansas City Chiefs – No 1 seed guaranteed, have won AFC West Buffalo Bills – have won AFC East Baltimore Ravens Houston Texans – have won AFC South Pittsburgh Steelers Los Angeles Chargers The Kansas City Chiefs have locked up the No 1 seed in the AFC, meaning they receive a bye to the divisional round – and will play that match at home. open image in gallery Patrick Mahomes has led the defending NFL champions to the No 1 seed The Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans have already won their divisons, guaranteeing a wild card round match at home, and the Bills have sealed the No 2 seed, which means home games all the way to the Super Bowl unless the AFC Championship clash is against Kansas City. Indianapolis Colts New York Jets Cleveland Browns Jacksonville Jaguars Tennessee Titans Las Vegas Raiders New England Patriots NFC The six teams who have definitely qualified for the playoffs are: Detroit Lions Philadelphia Eagles - have won NFC East Minnesota Vikings Green Bay Packers Washington Commanders Los Angeles Rams - have won NFC West Three NFC North teams will be in the play-offs and it’s a shootout between the Lions and Vikings for the NFC North title, with the Packers guaranteed a wild card spot.