2024-25 NFL Playoffs Qualifiers: Here's where things stand after Week 16

The NFL regular season is nearing its end, and teams are fighting hard to secure a spot in the postseason. As of Week 16, eight teams have already secured their ticket to the playoffs, some as divisional champions and others via the Wild Card route. Here's how the situation stands in both conferences.

American Conference: Qualified teams
Buffalo Bills

Achievement: AFC East Champions.
Objective: They seek to secure the first seed in the American Conference.
Kansas City Chiefs

Achievement: AFC West Champions.
Objective: They compete for the first seeding spot in the American Conference.
Houston Texans

Achievement: AFC South Champions.
Details: Although their performance dropped in recent weeks, they secured the divisional title.
Pittsburgh Steelers

Achievement: Qualified via Wild Card.
Possibility: They can be crowned in the AFC North, although it depends on the results against the Baltimore Ravens.
Baltimore Ravens

Achievement: Qualified after beating the Steelers in Week 16.
Possibility: Keep the fight for the AFC North title alive.
National Conference: Qualified teams
Detroit Lions

Achievement: Qualified via Wild Card.
Objective: They play for the NFC North and the first seed in the conference with the Minnesota Vikings.
Minnesota Vikings

Achievement: Qualified via Wild Card.
Details: They seek to win the divisional title against the Lions.
Philadelphia Eagles

Achievement: Qualified via Wild Card.
Objective: Consolidate their leadership in the NFC East and advance strongly to the postseason.
What's next
With only one more week of action in the regular season, several teams still have a chance to qualify, while those already qualified will look to consolidate positions or win division titles. The excitement is at its peak, and each game is crucial. Who will make it to the Super Bowl? The final stretch of the season will give us the answer.