Week 15: NFL Teams Can Seal Their Playoff Spots

As the 2025 NFL season heats up, Week 15 is a big deal. Nine teams are already out of the running for the playoffs. But this weekend, three spots could be locked in. The New England Patriots could win the AFC East for the first time in six years. The Kansas City Chiefs, who have been AFC Championship regulars since 2019, might be out of the playoff race by Sunday. That's a big deal. The Denver Broncos are leading the AFC West. The New England Patriots are leading the AFC East. The Jacksonville Jaguars and Pittsburgh Steelers are also leading their divisions. The Los Angeles Chargers, Buffalo Bills, and Houston Texans are fighting for the wild-card spots. The Chargers aren't always pretty, but they get the job done. The Texans have a strong defense and an offense that's improving. The Indianapolis Colts, Baltimore Ravens, and Chiefs are still in the mix, but it's tough. The Colts lost their starting quarterback and backup to injuries. The Ravens and Chiefs have a lot of ground to make up. In the NFC, the Los Angeles Rams, Green Bay Packers, Philadelphia Eagles, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are leading their divisions. The Seahawks, 49ers, and Bears are battling for the wild-card spots. The Cowboys are still in the mix, but they need help. Nine teams are already out of the playoffs. The New York Jets, Cleveland Browns, Las Vegas Raiders, Tennessee Titans, Atlanta Falcons, Arizona Cardinals, New Orleans Saints, Washington Commanders, and New York Giants are all done for the season. It's a critical weekend for many teams. The playoffs are getting closer, and every game matters.