NFL's Final Stretch: Who's In, Who's Out, and Who's Up Next?

The NFL season is almost over. Only a few games are left. Seven spots in the playoffs are still up for grabs. Five in the AFC and two in the NFC. The Broncos, Patriots, Eagles, Seahawks, Rams, Bears, and 49ers have already secured their spots. But the No. 1 seed in both conferences is still not decided. The NFC West is heating up. The Rams, Seahawks, and 49ers have all made it to the playoffs. But who will take the division title? The Seahawks recently won against the Rams in overtime. This put them in the lead. But the Rams have an easier schedule ahead. They play the Falcons and Cardinals next. The Seahawks, on the other hand, have to face the Panthers and 49ers. The 49ers are not out of the race yet. If they beat the Colts on Monday, they will be tied with the Rams. And they still have a game against the Seahawks in Week 18.While 14 teams are fighting for the playoffs, 18 others are looking ahead. They are evaluating their teams and planning for the future. The 2026 NFL draft is on the horizon. Four first-round picks have already been traded. This means 28 teams have a chance to pick a top prospect on Day 1. The draft order is projected based on current standings. Teams are hoping to land players like Fernando Mendoza, Arvell Reese, or Jeremiyah Love. But anything can happen in the final games. A single win or loss can change everything. The playoff probabilities are updated live. They are based on in-game win probabilities and NFL Football Power Index (FPI) projections. These projections simulate the season. They take into account team strength, schedule, and tiebreaker rules. The result is a live representation of each team's chances.