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Which NFL teams have already been eliminated from the 2025 playoffs?

Story byNate Davis, USA TODAYSun, December 28, 2025 at 11:31 AM UTC·2 min readAs the NFL playoff picture continues to coalesce, so does the cluster of teams that won't be shoehorning their way into it. In fact, by the time Week 17 concludes, the postseason qualifiers could be completely set − even if seeding still needs to be determined − while the group of 18 also-rans would also be finalized. A win by the Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland on Sunday would lock all seven AFC entries into that side of the Super Bowl 60 tournament.

Which NFL teams have already been eliminated from the 2025 playoffs?

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Key Highlights

  • The same would happen on the NFC side if the Carolina Panthers are able to put a bow on the NFC South without having to beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers again in Week 18. Heading into Sunday, here's a look at which clubs are already playing out the string − two already staked in Week 17 − and which ones could soon be doing so:Week 1: Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field.
  • The play was originally ruled an incomplete pass, but the call was overturned.
  • Despite TeSlaa's effort, the Packers won the game 27-13. Week 1: The New England Patriots' Robert Spillane (14) and Christian Elliss (53) tackle Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the second half at Gillette Stadium.
  • The Raiders won the game, 20-13. Week 1: New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson (3) fumbles the ball on a tackle by Washington Commanders safety Will Harris (3) during the first quarter at Northwest Stadium.
  • It was a rough Giants debut for Wilson (17 of 37 passing for 168 yards) as the Commanders won the game, 21-6. Week 1: Fireworks go off before the NFL Kickoff Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field.
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