Monday's win over the Buccaneers catapulted the Lions' playoff chances, and put Detroit in the mix for the NFC North. Detroit has losses to Green Bay and Kansas City and has a brutal schedule remaining, but the Lions are one of the more talented teams in the NFL .

The Colts are enjoying their time at the top of the AFC, anchored by historic performances from running back Jonathan Taylor. He became the fourth player in NFL history with three games with three rushing touchdowns within the first seven games of the season.

The Green Bay Packers currently own the number one seed in the NFC with a 4-1-1 record. The next six teams in the playoffs, including the Rams all sit at 5-2. In the Wild Card, the Detroit Lions, Seattle Seahawks and Rams make up the three slots, and all three teams have a BYE this week.

The NFL season is a third of the way over. Here's a way-too-early look at the league's playoff picture entering Week 7.

Likewise, each week brings new teams into the mix. The Cincinnati Bengals were a playoff afterthought until they upset the Pittsburgh Steelers Thursday night. Suddenly, they're a game-and-a-half behind the first-place Steelers in the AFC North — just one game out of the last wild-card spot — with quarterback Joe Burrow possibly making a return to action in mid-December.

It’s still early in the 2025 NFL season, but it’s time to start honing in on the playoff picture. With 10 weeks remaining, a few things can be said. The Colts appear to be for

It's only Week 7 of the 2025 NFL season, but we are still going to take an early look at where the Indianapolis Colts stand in the AFC playoff picture.

The Baltimore Ravens ' nightmare continues. They lost, again, this time to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday in Week 6. The Ravens are now 1-5. Their bye week couldn't come at a better time. They are off in Week 7, and they need it. The biggest reason why the bye matters? Lamar Jackson's health.

Packers' place in the NFL playoff picture was boosted by immense Matt LaFleur 4th-down decision originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Green Bay Packers trotted the kicking unit on the field. They were going to attempt a game-tying field goal.

At 4-2 on the season, the Jaguars are currently the sixth seed in the AFC. Buffalo, who is also 4-2, is the fifth seed and is the top wildcard team. The 4-2 Broncos are the seventh seed and are the final wildcard team.

In fact, according the playoff simulator over at The Athletic, the team has a 92% chance of qualifying for the playoffs at this point in time. Only one team in the entire league — the top-seeded Indianapolis Colts (96%) — has a higher postseason probability than New England at the moment.