NFL Playoffs: Who the Patriots will face, rest of the league’s outlook

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It’s that time again! The NFL playoffs will begin shortly following the conclusion of the 2025-26 NFL season.

It’s certainly had its ups and downs, but it feels good to know that the Patriots are back in after a four-year drought. After a rough 4-13 2024-25 seasons, the Pats rebounded, finishing 14-3, second in the AFC, and winning the AFC East division title.

As it stands, following today’s win against the Dolphins, the Pats are number two in the AFC, and after the Chargers’ loss to the Broncos, they will receive the seventh seed, which will send them down to Foxborough for their Wildcard matchup and the first playoff game at Gillette in six years.

The Broncos will get the first-round bye, as the road to the AFC Championship runs through Denver at Mile High. On the NFC side, the Seahawks hold the gate to the NFC Championship.

The AFC standings aren’t 100% set, as the Steelers and Ravens face off tonight for a chance to win the AFC North and to lock up the fourth seed in the playoffs.

Following Sunday night’s game, the official standings and broadcast dates will be set in place.

Below are the current playoff standings:

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Stay up to date with your favorite team to see if they have a chance to make the 2025 playoffs.

Seven teams from each conference will make it to the postseason.

Check out which teams are in the hunt and which are on the bubble.

View the Official NFL Playoff Bracket at www.nfl.com/playoffs/bracket

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