How does the NFL Playoff Bracket 2022 look like after Week 16 NFL Games? Projecting AFC and NFC seeds for Week 17

The 2022 NFL season has seen its fair share of twists, turns, disappointments and surprises. We have witnessed stars build up their legacies, first-round picks falter and young coaches show off their tactical nous. However, the regular season is quickly coming to an end, with only two games remaining for all the teams in the NFL. There are no more bye weeks, the NFL playoff brackets are shaping up and the going is about to get even tougher.

So without further ado, let's showcase the latest playoff picture, which will guide you through the preseason standings at the time of writing.

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The NFL Playoff Standings heading into Week 17

Qualified

AFC

1. Buffalo Bills

Record: 12-3

2. Kansas City Chiefs

Record: 12-3

3. Cincinnati Bengals

Record: 11-4

4. Jacksonville Jaguars

Record: 7-8

5. Baltimore Ravens

Record: 10-5

6. Los Angeles Chargers

Record: 8-6

7. Miami Dolphins

Record: 8-7

NFC

1. Philadelphia Eagles

Record: 13-2

2. Minnesota Vikings

Record: 12-3

3. San Francisco 49ers

Record: 11-4

4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Record: 7-8

5. Dallas Cowboys

Record: 11-4

6. New York Giants

Record: 8-6-1

7. Washington Commanders

Record: 7-7-1

On the Fence

AFC

· New England Patriots (7-8)

· New York Jets (7-8)

· Tennessee Titans (7-8)

· Pittsburgh Steelers (7-8)

· Las Vegas Raiders (6-9)

NFC

· Seattle Seahawks (7-8)

· Detroit Lions (7-8)

· Green Bay Packers (7-8)

· Carolina Panthers (6-9)

· New Orleans Saints (6-9)

Eliminated

AFC

· Cleveland Browns (6-9)

· Indianapolis Colts (4-9-1)

· Denver Broncos (4-11)

· Houston Texans (2-12-1)

NFC

· Los Angeles Rams (5-10)

· Atlanta Falcons (5-10)

· Arizona Cardinals (4-11)

· Chicago Bears (3-12)

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Projected first-round matchups

AFC

No. 5 Baltimore Ravens at No. 4 Jacksonville Jaguars

No. 6 Los Angeles Chargers at No. 3 Cincinnati Bengals

No. 7 Miami Dolphins at No. 2 Kansas City Chiefs

NFC

No. 5 Dallas Cowboys at No. 4 Tampa Bay Buccaneers

No. 6 New York Giants at No. 3 San Francisco 49ers

No. 7 Washington Commanders at No. 2 Minnesota Vikings

· Note: The first seeds have NFL Playoff wildcard byes.