What are the AFC seeds for the playoffs?
What are the AFC seeds for the playoffs?
AFC
| Seed | Team | First-round results |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tennessee Titans | First-round bye |
| 2. | Kansas City Chiefs | Def. No. 7 Steelers 42-21 |
| 3. | Buffalo Bills | Def. No. 6 Patriots 47-17 |
| 4. | Cincinnati Bengals | Def. No. 5 Raiders 26-19 |
Who is the number 6 seed in the NFC?
NFC
| Seed | Team | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 4. | Dallas Cowboys | 11-5 |
| 5. | Arizona Cardinals | 11-5 |
| 6. | San Francisco 49ers | 9-7 |
| 7. | Philadelphia Eagles | 9-8 |
How do the Chiefs clinch the 1 seed?
The Kansas City Chiefs remain on top of the AFC after another dominant performance. Their 36-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers allowed them to keep the No. 1 seed with two weeks to go. The Chiefs also clinched the AFC West division title for the sixth consecutive year, guaranteeing them a playoff spot.
Which seed does the #4 seed play?
The top-seeded team plays the 8th seed, the 2nd seed plays the 7th seed, the 3rd seed plays the 6th seed, and the 4th seed plays the 5th seed. This rewards teams who perform well during the regular season.
What are the NFL seeds?
Each conference has six seeds, one being the highest and six being the lowest as follows (source: NFL.com): The division champion with the best record. The division champion with the second-best record. The division champion with the third-best record.
Who’s in the playoffs in the AFC?
AFC playoff picture
- Tennessee Titans (12-5), champions, AFC South.
- Kansas City Chiefs (12-5), champions, AFC West.
- Buffalo Bills (11-6), champions, AFC East.
- Cincinnati Bengals (10-7), champions, AFC North.
- Las Vegas Raiders (10-7), second place, AFC West.
- New England Patriots (10-7), second place, AFC East.
Who does the 6th seed play?
The team with the best record in each conference receives the no. 1 seed, while the team with the worst record receives the no. 6 seed, and so on. If there is a tie, then head-to-head record is used to determine which team receives the better seed.
What are the seeds in the AFC?
AFC
| Seed | Team | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tennessee Titans | 11-5 |
| 2. | Kansas City Chiefs | 12-5 |
| 3. | Cincinnati Bengals | 10-6 |
| 4. | Buffalo Bills | 10-6 |
Can Chiefs regain 1st seed?
With one game remaining in the regular season, ESPN estimates the Chiefs have a 17% chance to reclaim the top seed. The Chiefs have already clinched a playoff birth and at least one home game in the NFL postseason. To get the bye though, the Chiefs need some help from an unlikely source, the Houston Texans.
