The 2022 NFL period is past the middle. Although the playoff photo for the AFC and also NFC will not be settled till Week 18, it’s one more fun time to consider the upgraded standings and also what groups would certainly remain in the playoffs if the period finished currently.
Right here’s a malfunction of the NFL’s most current playoff area and also seedings, additionally considering the challengers on the verge of signing up with the possible postseason event:
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NFL standings for Week 10
AFC playoff photo
1. Kansas City Chiefs (7-2), top place, AFC West. The Chiefs shed to the Expenses however obtained a significant overtime sway the AFC South-leading Titans in Week 9. They maintained the energy by defeating the Jaguars in Week 10 and also obtained the reward of leaping the shedding Expenses and also placing even more range in between them and also the still Ravens.
2. Miami Dolphins (7-3), top place, AFC East. The Dolphins defeated the Expenses, however shed to the Jets. That initial outcome has actually repaid after their Week 10 sway the Browns and also the Expenses went down successive video games to the Jets and also Vikings. They are amazingly up a half-game in the department on the Jets and also Expenses with a 4th successive triumph.
3. Tennessee Titans (6-3), top place, AFC South The Titans saw their five-game winning touch broken by the Chiefs in Week 9 after additionally shedding to the Expenses in Week 2. They did fall back the Ravens by a half-game in Week 9, however returned to No. 3 with a sway the Broncos in Week 10 that pressed their meeting document to 5-2.
4. Baltimore Ravens (6-3), top place, AFC North. The Ravens crack the whip once again their department through a residence sway the Bengals. They still have a lot of job to do with the Bengals right behind them. They additionally shed to the Expenses previously. They take pleasure in a bye in Week 10 as they slid behind the winning Titans.
5. New York City Jets (6-3), 2nd location, AFC East. The Jets have the leading wild-card place due to the fact that their stunning distressed sway the Expenses in Week 9. With the Expenses shedding to assist the Jets go up an area, Robert Saleh’s group reaches take pleasure in a bye to assist complete their unexpected year solid.
6. Buffalo Expenses (6-3), 3rd location, AFC East. The Expenses began Week 10 at No. 1 however with the Chiefs, Dolphins and also Titans all winning and also their collapse-filled loss to the Vikings in the house, they went down a monstrous 5 areas right into the 2nd wild-card placement. They have their job suitable them to return to an area for home-field benefit and also the single playoff bye.
7. New England Patriots (5-4), last location, AFC East. The Patriots really did not play in Week 10 however raised right here over the shedding Chargers as a result of a strength-of-victory sudden death as both groups have a 4-2 meeting document. That indicates all 4 AFC East groups would certainly make the playoffs if the period finished prior to Week 11.
That remains in the quest?
8. Los Angeles Chargers (5-4), 2nd location, AFC West
9. Cincinnati Bengals (5-4), 2nd location, AFC North
10. Indianapolis Colts (4-5-1), 2nd location, AFC South
11. Cleveland Browns (3-6), 3rd location, AFC North
12. Denver Broncos (3-6), 3rd location, AFC West
The Bengals are the evident group to see most as the still ruling AFC champs. The Chargers lead them, nevertheless, as a result of having the premium meeting document, 4-2 vs. 2-3. The Colts obtained a Jeff Saturday trigger in Las Las vega. The Browns and also Broncos shed once again to the Dolphins and also Titans, specifically, in Week 10.
That’s most likely out?
13. Pittsburgh Steelers (3-6), last location, AFC North
14. Jacksonville Jaguars (3-7), 3rd location, AFC South
15. Las Las Vega Raiders (2-7), last location, AFC West
16. Houston Texans (1-7-1), last location, AFC South
The Raiders and also Jaguars had some pledge early however that’s discolored quickly, with the last defeating the previous in Week 9. The Steelers are approving the first-ever shedding period under Mike Tomlin despite having a Week 10 sway the Saints. The Texans still must have their views on the leading general draft choice.
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NFC playoff photo
1. Philly Eagles (8-0), top place, NFC East. The Eagles opened a two-game lead in the department after their bye with the Cowboys and also Giants both having 2 losses. They can fast lane to winning the East and also with it, the No. 1 seed and also playoff home-field benefit. The most significant inquiry left may be whether they go unbeaten after an ideal initial fifty percent.
2. Minnesota Vikings (8-1), top place, NFC North. The Vikings’ single loss served as they was up to the Eagles in Philly in Week 2. They are up by 5 video games on the Packers, whom they defeat in Minnesota in Week 1. The Vikings are looking great to secure down No. 2 with a beneficial timetable while leading a weak department after rallying to defeat the Leaders in Week 9 and also Expenses in Week 10.
3. Seattle Seahawks (6-4), top place, NFC West. The Seahawks are unexpected as simply an above -.500 group, not to mention department leaders. They strengthened that shock by completing a move of the Cardinals in Arizona in Week 9 however shed ground shedding to Tampa florida Bay in Week 10. They must be worried most by the 49ers, that are just one video game behind and also defeat them in San Francisco in Week 2.
4. Tampa Fl Bay Buccaneers (5-5), top place, NFC South. The Bucs are back where they’re expected to be leading their department, many thanks to gain the Falcons and also Saints. However they will certainly function to end up being a larger playoff hazard and also No. 3 seed in the 2nd fifty percent after obtaining that much-needed wonder house triumph over the Rams in Week 9 complied with by defeating the Seahawks in Week 10.
5. New York City Giants (7-2), 2nd location, NFC East. The Giants’ losses need to the Seahawks and also the Cowboys. They look terrific for a shock wild card with Brian Daboll after Week 10 with the sway the Texans while the Cowboys shed in overtime to the Packers.
6. Dallas Cowboys (6-3), 3rd location, NFC East. The Cowboys had their possibility versus the Eagles as soon as and also lost in Philly. They will certainly require to wait till Xmas Eve till the rematch in Dallas. They are looking great to be a wild card at the least after defeating the Giants. They went down an area behind the Giants, nevertheless, by blowing a lead and also shedding to the Packers in Week 10.
7. San Francisco 49ers (5-4), 2nd location, NFC West. The 49ers have a likelihood to lift to No. 3 ultimately by just taking the West. With all due regard to Seattle, San Francisco still must be taken into consideration the preferred to take the department after relaxing throughout a Week 9 bye. The 49ers’ hurrying infraction and also protection appeared rolling vs. the Chargers on Sunday evening.
That remains in the quest?
8. Washington Commanders (4-5), 4th location, NFC East
9. Eco-friendly Bay Packers (4-6), 2nd location, NFC North
10. Atlanta Falcons (4-6), 2nd location, NFC South
11. Arizona Cardinals (4-6), 3rd location, NFC West
The Falcons slid promptly with their Week 10-opening loss at Carolina. The Packers and also Cardinals reached them with distressed victories on Sunday. The Leaders will likely come under the packs with a loss to the Eagles.
That’s most likely out?
12. Detroit Lions (3-6), 3rd location, NFC North
13. Los Angeles Rams (3-6), last location, NFC West
14. New Orleans Saints (3-7), 3rd location, NFC South
15. Carolina Panthers (3-7), last location, NFC South
16. Chicago Bears (3-7), last location, NFC North
The Lions have actually won 2 straight, however it does not alter their formerly reduced standing. The Rams are currently behind them after shedding to the Cardinals. The Saints have actually entered into freefall after very early pledge. Helpful for the Panthers defeating the Falcons, however those felines still require to locate real franchise business quarterbacks with their high draft choices in 2023. The Bears have their QB in Justin Area, however require to concentrate on protective assistance.
