How is the NFL playoff bracket shaping up for 2025? Here's a look at the playoff picture and projected wild-card matchups entering Week 18.

Here are the playoff standings during this weekend's games.

The Rams fell 5 spots in the NFC playoff standings this week following their loss to the Seahawks and the 49ers' win over the Colts.

4. Carolina Panthers (8-7), NFC South leaders: Their defeat of the Bucs on Sunday moved them into first place. They can win the division next week with a win and Tampa Bay loss. A Week 18 defeat of the Buccaneers would also do the job regardless of circumstances. Remaining schedule: vs. Seahawks, at Buccaneers

The final NFL playoff spot came down to a missed field goal. Baltimore Ravens rookie kicker Tyler Loop missed a potential game-winning field goal wide right as time expired and the Pittsburgh Steelers held on for a 26-24 victory to win the AFC North.

Entering Week 18, the Rams are currently the No. 6 seed but could move up to No. 5 if things fall their way in the finale

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