2022 NFL Week 18 playoff picture: Clinching scenarios, standings

With the2022 NFL regular seasonnow concluded, the playoff pictureis set. The Chiefs clinched the 1-seed in the AFC with their win over the Raiders on Saturday, while the Philadelphia Eagles clinched the 1-seed in the NFC on Sunday with a win over the New York Giants. TheMiami Dolphinsclinched the last AFC postseason spot with a win and aNew England Patriotsloss.

In the wake of the cancellation of Monday's Bills-Bengals game,NFL owners on Fridayapproved a plan that leaves open the possibility of a neutral-site AFC Championship Game.

Here is the current playoff picture for Week 18 as teams try to reach Super Bowl LVII on Feb. 12 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The playoffs begin Jan. 14, with 14 teams making the field, seven from each conference.

NFL playoff matchups as things stand

AFC

• (7)Miami Dolphinsat (2)Buffalo Bills
• (6) Baltimore Ravensat (3) Cincinnati Bengals
• (5) Los Angeles Chargersat (4)Jacksonville Jaguars
• Wild-card round bye: (1)Kansas City Chiefs

These matchups are set. Dates and times to be announced later.

NFC

• (7)Seattle Seahawksat (2)San Francisco 49ers
• (6) New York Giants at (3)Minnesota Vikings
• (5) Dallas Cowboys at (4) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• Wild-card round bye: (1) Philadelphia Eagles

These matchups are set. Dates and times to be announced later.

Week 18 AFC playoff-clinching scenarios

New England Patriots(8-9)

The Patriots are eliminated from playoff contention after losing to the Bills.

Miami Dolphins(9-8)

The Dolphins clinch a playoff berth and the No. 7 seed with a win over theNew York Jets.

Pittsburgh Steelers(9-8)

The Steelers are eliminated from playoff contention with the Dolphins' win over the Jets.

Jacksonville Jaguars(9-8)

Jacksonville clinched the AFC South and the No. 4 seed with its win over the Tennessee Titans.

Kansas City Chiefs(14-3)

Kansas City clinched the 1-seed in the AFC with its win over theLas Vegas Raiders.If the Buffalo Bills win Sunday and play the Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game, it will be at a neutral field.

Week 18 NFC playoff-clinching scenarios

Philadelphia Eagles(14-3)

Philadelphia clinched the 1-seed and home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs with a win over the Giants.

San Francisco 49ers(13-4)

With an Eagles' win, the 49ers are the No. 2 seed.

Dallas Cowboys(12-5)

With an Eagles' win, the Cowboys are the No. 5 seed.

Seattle Seahawks(9-8)

Seattle clinches playoff spot with win over the Los Angeles Rams and the Packers' loss to the Lions.

Green Bay Packers(8-9)

Packers are eliminated from playoff contention after loss to the Detroit Lions

Detroit Lions(9-8)

Detroit is eliminated from playoff contention after the Seahawks' win.