Which NFL Teams have been eliminated from 2025-26 playoffs?

Published December 15, 2025

As the NFL season winds down, the playoff picture is tightening. Several teams remain in the hunt for a postseason berth, while others have already been eliminated. Here’s a look at the clubs still on the playoff bubble, and those officially out of the race.

Which teams have been eliminated from the NFL playoffs?

These teams have been completely eliminated from the NFL playoffs:

AFC:

Tennessee Titans (3-12)
Las Vegas Raiders (2-13)
New York Jets (3-12)
Cleveland Browns (3-12)
Cincinnati Bengals (5-10)
Kansas City Chiefs (6-9)
Miami Dolphins (6-9)

NFC:

New York Giants (2-13)
New Orleans Saints (5-10)
Arizona Cardinals (3-12)
Atlanta Falcons (6-9)
Washington Commanders (4-11)
Minnesota Vikings (7-8)
Dallas Cowboys (6-8-1)

These teams are on the bubble:

AFC:

Indianapolis Colts (8-6)
Baltimore Ravens (7-8)

NFC:

Detroit Lions (8-7)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-8)

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