PlayoffRace

NFL · 2026 Season

Tiebreak Simulator

Decide any game on the real schedule, down to the points and touchdowns, and watch the standings, the seeds and every NFL tiebreaker recompute instantly, right here in your browser.

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Results

The playoff field as this scenario stands: division winners seeded 1-4, three Wild Cards 5-7, the No. 1 seed on a bye.

AFC

  1. 1Jaguars logoJaguars1-0Bye
  2. 2Chiefs logoChiefs1-0Div
  3. 3Ravens logoRavens1-0Div
  4. 4Jets logoJets1-0Div
  5. 5Raiders logoRaiders1-0WC
  6. 6Bills logoBills1-0WC
  7. 7Bengals logoBengals1-0WC

Wild Card round

  • 7Bengals logoBengalsat2Chiefs logoChiefs
  • 6Bills logoBillsat3Ravens logoRavens
  • 5Raiders logoRaidersat4Jets logoJets

NFC

  1. 149ers logo49ers1-0Bye
  2. 2Vikings logoVikings1-0Div
  3. 3Giants logoGiants1-0Div
  4. 4Saints logoSaints0-1Div
  5. 5Bears logoBears1-0WC
  6. 6Lions logoLions1-0WC
  7. 7Eagles logoEagles1-0WC

Wild Card round

  • 7Eagles logoEaglesat2Vikings logoVikings
  • 6Lions logoLionsat3Giants logoGiants
  • 5Bears logoBearsat4Saints logoSaints

Standings

Divisions in tiebreak order. A seed number marks a club in the playoff field.

AFC East

TeamW-L-TPctDivConfPFPANetTD±SOVSOS
4Jets logoJets1-01.0000-01-02310+13+1.000.000
6Bills logoBills1-01.0000-01-03631+50.000.000
·Patriots logoPatriots0-1.0000-00-01013-30.0001.000
·Dolphins logoDolphins0-1.0000-00-11327-14-2.0001.000

AFC North

TeamW-L-TPctDivConfPFPANetTD±SOVSOS
3Ravens logoRavens1-01.0000-01-04123+18+2.000.000
7Bengals logoBengals1-01.0000-00-03327+6-1.000.000
·Steelers logoSteelers1-01.0000-00-02013+7+1.000.000
·Browns logoBrowns0-1.0000-00-11034-24-3.0001.000

AFC South

TeamW-L-TPctDivConfPFPANetTD±SOVSOS
1Jaguars logoJaguars1-01.0000-01-03410+24+3.000.000
·Texans logoTexans0-1.0000-00-13136-50.0001.000
·Titans logoTitans0-1.0000-00-11023-13-1.0001.000
·Colts logoColts0-1.0000-00-12341-18-2.0001.000

AFC West

TeamW-L-TPctDivConfPFPANetTD±SOVSOS
2Chiefs logoChiefs1-01.0001-01-03110+21+3.000.000
5Raiders logoRaiders1-01.0000-01-02713+14+2.000.000
·Chargers logoChargers0-1.0000-00-01426-120.0001.000
·Broncos logoBroncos0-1.0000-10-11031-21-3.0001.000
Tiebreaking stepsEvery NFL tiebreak step applied, race by race, in both conferences.

AFC

AFC East standings14 steps
  1. Head-to-headBills, Jets

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have not played each other.

  2. Win pct in division gamesBills, Jets
    • Bills 0-0 (—)
    • Jets 0-0 (—)
  3. Win pct in common gamesBills, Jets

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have no common opponents yet.

  4. Win pct in conference gamesBills, Jets
    • Bills 1-0 (1.000)
    • Jets 1-0 (1.000)
  5. Strength of victoryBills, Jets
    • Bills .000
    • Jets .000
  6. Strength of scheduleBills, Jets
    • Bills .000
    • Jets .000
  7. Combined rank among conference teams (points for/against)Bills, Jets
    • Bills 14 (scored #2 + allowed #12)
    • Jets 9 (scored #8 + allowed #1)

    Separates Jets.

  8. Head-to-headDolphins, Patriots

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have not played each other.

  9. Win pct in division gamesDolphins, Patriots
    • Dolphins 0-0 (—)
    • Patriots 0-0 (—)
  10. Win pct in common gamesDolphins, Patriots

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have no common opponents yet.

  11. Win pct in conference gamesDolphins, Patriots
    • Dolphins 0-1 (.000)
    • Patriots 0-0 (—)
  12. Strength of victoryDolphins, Patriots
    • Dolphins .000
    • Patriots .000
  13. Strength of scheduleDolphins, Patriots
    • Dolphins 1.000
    • Patriots 1.000
  14. Combined rank among conference teams (points for/against)Dolphins, Patriots
    • Dolphins 22 (scored #12 + allowed #10)
    • Patriots 17 (scored #13 + allowed #4)

    Separates Patriots.

AFC North standings12 steps
  1. Head-to-headRavens, Bengals, Steelers

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have not played each other.

  2. Win pct in division gamesRavens, Bengals, Steelers
    • Ravens 0-0 (—)
    • Bengals 0-0 (—)
    • Steelers 0-0 (—)
  3. Win pct in common gamesRavens, Bengals, Steelers

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have no common opponents yet.

  4. Win pct in conference gamesRavens, Bengals, Steelers
    • Ravens 1-0 (1.000)
    • Bengals 0-0 (—)
    • Steelers 0-0 (—)

    Separates Ravens.

  5. Head-to-headBengals, Steelers

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have not played each other.

  6. Win pct in division gamesBengals, Steelers
    • Bengals 0-0 (—)
    • Steelers 0-0 (—)
  7. Win pct in common gamesBengals, Steelers

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have no common opponents yet.

  8. Win pct in conference gamesBengals, Steelers
    • Bengals 0-0 (—)
    • Steelers 0-0 (—)
  9. Strength of victoryBengals, Steelers
    • Bengals .000
    • Steelers .000
  10. Strength of scheduleBengals, Steelers
    • Bengals .000
    • Steelers .000
  11. Combined rank among conference teams (points for/against)Bengals, Steelers
    • Bengals 14 (scored #4 + allowed #10)
    • Steelers 14 (scored #10 + allowed #4)
  12. Combined rank among all teams (points for/against)Bengals, Steelers
    • Bengals 25 (scored #7 + allowed #18)
    • Steelers 28 (scored #22 + allowed #6)

    Separates Bengals.

AFC South standings22 steps
  1. Head-to-headTexans, Colts, Titans

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have not played each other.

  2. Win pct in division gamesTexans, Colts, Titans
    • Texans 0-0 (—)
    • Colts 0-0 (—)
    • Titans 0-0 (—)
  3. Win pct in common gamesTexans, Colts, Titans

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have no common opponents yet.

  4. Win pct in conference gamesTexans, Colts, Titans
    • Texans 0-1 (.000)
    • Colts 0-1 (.000)
    • Titans 0-1 (.000)
  5. Strength of victoryTexans, Colts, Titans
    • Texans .000
    • Colts .000
    • Titans .000
  6. Strength of scheduleTexans, Colts, Titans
    • Texans 1.000
    • Colts 1.000
    • Titans 1.000
  7. Combined rank among conference teams (points for/against)Texans, Colts, Titans
    • Texans 20 (scored #5 + allowed #15)
    • Colts 24 (scored #8 + allowed #16)
    • Titans 20 (scored #13 + allowed #7)

    Separates Texans and Titans.

  8. Head-to-headTexans, Titans

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have not played each other.

  9. Win pct in division gamesTexans, Titans
    • Texans 0-0 (—)
    • Titans 0-0 (—)
  10. Win pct in common gamesTexans, Titans

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have no common opponents yet.

  11. Win pct in conference gamesTexans, Titans
    • Texans 0-1 (.000)
    • Titans 0-1 (.000)
  12. Strength of victoryTexans, Titans
    • Texans .000
    • Titans .000
  13. Strength of scheduleTexans, Titans
    • Texans 1.000
    • Titans 1.000
  14. Combined rank among conference teams (points for/against)Texans, Titans
    • Texans 20 (scored #5 + allowed #15)
    • Titans 20 (scored #13 + allowed #7)
  15. Combined rank among all teams (points for/against)Texans, Titans
    • Texans 36 (scored #8 + allowed #28)
    • Titans 42 (scored #28 + allowed #14)

    Separates Texans.

  16. Head-to-headColts, Titans

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have not played each other.

  17. Win pct in division gamesColts, Titans
    • Colts 0-0 (—)
    • Titans 0-0 (—)
  18. Win pct in common gamesColts, Titans

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have no common opponents yet.

  19. Win pct in conference gamesColts, Titans
    • Colts 0-1 (.000)
    • Titans 0-1 (.000)
  20. Strength of victoryColts, Titans
    • Colts .000
    • Titans .000
  21. Strength of scheduleColts, Titans
    • Colts 1.000
    • Titans 1.000
  22. Combined rank among conference teams (points for/against)Colts, Titans
    • Colts 24 (scored #8 + allowed #16)
    • Titans 20 (scored #13 + allowed #7)

    Separates Titans.

AFC West standings9 steps
  1. Head-to-headChiefs, Raiders

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have not played each other.

  2. Win pct in division gamesChiefs, Raiders
    • Chiefs 1-0 (1.000)
    • Raiders 0-0 (—)

    Separates Chiefs.

  3. Head-to-headBroncos, Chargers

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have not played each other.

  4. Win pct in division gamesBroncos, Chargers
    • Broncos 0-1 (.000)
    • Chargers 0-0 (—)
  5. Win pct in common gamesBroncos, Chargers

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have no common opponents yet.

  6. Win pct in conference gamesBroncos, Chargers
    • Broncos 0-1 (.000)
    • Chargers 0-0 (—)
  7. Strength of victoryBroncos, Chargers
    • Broncos .000
    • Chargers .000
  8. Strength of scheduleBroncos, Chargers
    • Broncos 1.000
    • Chargers 1.000
  9. Combined rank among conference teams (points for/against)Broncos, Chargers
    • Broncos 25 (scored #13 + allowed #12)
    • Chargers 20 (scored #11 + allowed #9)

    Separates Chargers.

AFC division winners (seeds 1-4)18 steps
  1. Head-to-head sweepJets, Ravens, Jaguars, Chiefs

    Not applicable: no club swept, or was swept by, every other tied club.

  2. Win pct in conference gamesJets, Ravens, Jaguars, Chiefs
    • Jets 1-0 (1.000)
    • Ravens 1-0 (1.000)
    • Jaguars 1-0 (1.000)
    • Chiefs 1-0 (1.000)
  3. Win pct in common games (min 4)Jets, Ravens, Jaguars, Chiefs

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have no common opponents yet.

  4. Strength of victoryJets, Ravens, Jaguars, Chiefs
    • Jets .000
    • Ravens .000
    • Jaguars .000
    • Chiefs .000
  5. Strength of scheduleJets, Ravens, Jaguars, Chiefs
    • Jets .000
    • Ravens .000
    • Jaguars .000
    • Chiefs .000
  6. Combined rank among conference teams (points for/against)Jets, Ravens, Jaguars, Chiefs
    • Jets 9 (scored #8 + allowed #1)
    • Ravens 8 (scored #1 + allowed #7)
    • Jaguars 4 (scored #3 + allowed #1)
    • Chiefs 6 (scored #5 + allowed #1)

    Separates Jaguars.

  7. Head-to-head sweepJets, Ravens, Chiefs

    Not applicable: no club swept, or was swept by, every other tied club.

  8. Win pct in conference gamesJets, Ravens, Chiefs
    • Jets 1-0 (1.000)
    • Ravens 1-0 (1.000)
    • Chiefs 1-0 (1.000)
  9. Win pct in common games (min 4)Jets, Ravens, Chiefs

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have no common opponents yet.

  10. Strength of victoryJets, Ravens, Chiefs
    • Jets .000
    • Ravens .000
    • Chiefs .000
  11. Strength of scheduleJets, Ravens, Chiefs
    • Jets .000
    • Ravens .000
    • Chiefs .000
  12. Combined rank among conference teams (points for/against)Jets, Ravens, Chiefs
    • Jets 9 (scored #8 + allowed #1)
    • Ravens 8 (scored #1 + allowed #7)
    • Chiefs 6 (scored #5 + allowed #1)

    Separates Chiefs.

  13. Head-to-headJets, Ravens

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have not played each other.

  14. Win pct in conference gamesJets, Ravens
    • Jets 1-0 (1.000)
    • Ravens 1-0 (1.000)
  15. Win pct in common games (min 4)Jets, Ravens

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have no common opponents yet.

  16. Strength of victoryJets, Ravens
    • Jets .000
    • Ravens .000
  17. Strength of scheduleJets, Ravens
    • Jets .000
    • Ravens .000
  18. Combined rank among conference teams (points for/against)Jets, Ravens
    • Jets 9 (scored #8 + allowed #1)
    • Ravens 8 (scored #1 + allowed #7)

    Separates Ravens.

AFC Wild Card race and remaining order (seeds 5-7 and below)66 steps
  1. Head-to-head sweepBills, Bengals, Raiders

    Not applicable: no club swept, or was swept by, every other tied club.

  2. Win pct in conference gamesBills, Bengals, Raiders
    • Bills 1-0 (1.000)
    • Bengals 0-0 (—)
    • Raiders 1-0 (1.000)

    Separates Bills and Raiders.

  3. Head-to-headBills, Raiders

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have not played each other.

  4. Win pct in conference gamesBills, Raiders
    • Bills 1-0 (1.000)
    • Raiders 1-0 (1.000)
  5. Win pct in common games (min 4)Bills, Raiders

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have no common opponents yet.

  6. Strength of victoryBills, Raiders
    • Bills .000
    • Raiders .000
  7. Strength of scheduleBills, Raiders
    • Bills .000
    • Raiders .000
  8. Combined rank among conference teams (points for/against)Bills, Raiders
    • Bills 14 (scored #2 + allowed #12)
    • Raiders 11 (scored #7 + allowed #4)

    Separates Raiders.

  9. Head-to-headBills, Bengals

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have not played each other.

  10. Win pct in conference gamesBills, Bengals
    • Bills 1-0 (1.000)
    • Bengals 0-0 (—)

    Separates Bills.

  11. Head-to-head sweepPatriots, Browns, Texans, Chargers

    Not applicable: no club swept, or was swept by, every other tied club.

  12. Win pct in conference gamesPatriots, Browns, Texans, Chargers
    • Patriots 0-0 (—)
    • Browns 0-1 (.000)
    • Texans 0-1 (.000)
    • Chargers 0-0 (—)
  13. Win pct in common games (min 4)Patriots, Browns, Texans, Chargers

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have no common opponents yet.

  14. Strength of victoryPatriots, Browns, Texans, Chargers
    • Patriots .000
    • Browns .000
    • Texans .000
    • Chargers .000
  15. Strength of schedulePatriots, Browns, Texans, Chargers
    • Patriots 1.000
    • Browns 1.000
    • Texans 1.000
    • Chargers 1.000
  16. Combined rank among conference teams (points for/against)Patriots, Browns, Texans, Chargers
    • Patriots 17 (scored #13 + allowed #4)
    • Browns 27 (scored #13 + allowed #14)
    • Texans 20 (scored #5 + allowed #15)
    • Chargers 20 (scored #11 + allowed #9)

    Separates Patriots.

  17. Head-to-head sweepDolphins, Browns, Texans, Chargers

    Not applicable: no club swept, or was swept by, every other tied club.

  18. Win pct in conference gamesDolphins, Browns, Texans, Chargers
    • Dolphins 0-1 (.000)
    • Browns 0-1 (.000)
    • Texans 0-1 (.000)
    • Chargers 0-0 (—)
  19. Win pct in common games (min 4)Dolphins, Browns, Texans, Chargers

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have no common opponents yet.

  20. Strength of victoryDolphins, Browns, Texans, Chargers
    • Dolphins .000
    • Browns .000
    • Texans .000
    • Chargers .000
  21. Strength of scheduleDolphins, Browns, Texans, Chargers
    • Dolphins 1.000
    • Browns 1.000
    • Texans 1.000
    • Chargers 1.000
  22. Combined rank among conference teams (points for/against)Dolphins, Browns, Texans, Chargers
    • Dolphins 22 (scored #12 + allowed #10)
    • Browns 27 (scored #13 + allowed #14)
    • Texans 20 (scored #5 + allowed #15)
    • Chargers 20 (scored #11 + allowed #9)

    Separates Texans and Chargers.

  23. Head-to-headTexans, Chargers

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have not played each other.

  24. Win pct in conference gamesTexans, Chargers
    • Texans 0-1 (.000)
    • Chargers 0-0 (—)
  25. Win pct in common games (min 4)Texans, Chargers

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have no common opponents yet.

  26. Strength of victoryTexans, Chargers
    • Texans .000
    • Chargers .000
  27. Strength of scheduleTexans, Chargers
    • Texans 1.000
    • Chargers 1.000
  28. Combined rank among conference teams (points for/against)Texans, Chargers
    • Texans 20 (scored #5 + allowed #15)
    • Chargers 20 (scored #11 + allowed #9)
  29. Combined rank among all teams (points for/against)Texans, Chargers
    • Texans 36 (scored #8 + allowed #28)
    • Chargers 41 (scored #24 + allowed #17)

    Separates Texans.

  30. Head-to-head sweepDolphins, Browns, Titans, Chargers

    Not applicable: no club swept, or was swept by, every other tied club.

  31. Win pct in conference gamesDolphins, Browns, Titans, Chargers
    • Dolphins 0-1 (.000)
    • Browns 0-1 (.000)
    • Titans 0-1 (.000)
    • Chargers 0-0 (—)
  32. Win pct in common games (min 4)Dolphins, Browns, Titans, Chargers

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have no common opponents yet.

  33. Strength of victoryDolphins, Browns, Titans, Chargers
    • Dolphins .000
    • Browns .000
    • Titans .000
    • Chargers .000
  34. Strength of scheduleDolphins, Browns, Titans, Chargers
    • Dolphins 1.000
    • Browns 1.000
    • Titans 1.000
    • Chargers 1.000
  35. Combined rank among conference teams (points for/against)Dolphins, Browns, Titans, Chargers
    • Dolphins 22 (scored #12 + allowed #10)
    • Browns 27 (scored #13 + allowed #14)
    • Titans 20 (scored #13 + allowed #7)
    • Chargers 20 (scored #11 + allowed #9)

    Separates Titans and Chargers.

  36. Head-to-headTitans, Chargers

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have not played each other.

  37. Win pct in conference gamesTitans, Chargers
    • Titans 0-1 (.000)
    • Chargers 0-0 (—)
  38. Win pct in common games (min 4)Titans, Chargers

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have no common opponents yet.

  39. Strength of victoryTitans, Chargers
    • Titans .000
    • Chargers .000
  40. Strength of scheduleTitans, Chargers
    • Titans 1.000
    • Chargers 1.000
  41. Combined rank among conference teams (points for/against)Titans, Chargers
    • Titans 20 (scored #13 + allowed #7)
    • Chargers 20 (scored #11 + allowed #9)
  42. Combined rank among all teams (points for/against)Titans, Chargers
    • Titans 42 (scored #28 + allowed #14)
    • Chargers 41 (scored #24 + allowed #17)

    Separates Chargers.

  43. Head-to-head sweepDolphins, Browns, Titans, Broncos

    Not applicable: no club swept, or was swept by, every other tied club.

  44. Win pct in conference gamesDolphins, Browns, Titans, Broncos
    • Dolphins 0-1 (.000)
    • Browns 0-1 (.000)
    • Titans 0-1 (.000)
    • Broncos 0-1 (.000)
  45. Win pct in common games (min 4)Dolphins, Browns, Titans, Broncos

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have no common opponents yet.

  46. Strength of victoryDolphins, Browns, Titans, Broncos
    • Dolphins .000
    • Browns .000
    • Titans .000
    • Broncos .000
  47. Strength of scheduleDolphins, Browns, Titans, Broncos
    • Dolphins 1.000
    • Browns 1.000
    • Titans 1.000
    • Broncos 1.000
  48. Combined rank among conference teams (points for/against)Dolphins, Browns, Titans, Broncos
    • Dolphins 22 (scored #12 + allowed #10)
    • Browns 27 (scored #13 + allowed #14)
    • Titans 20 (scored #13 + allowed #7)
    • Broncos 25 (scored #13 + allowed #12)

    Separates Titans.

  49. Head-to-head sweepDolphins, Browns, Colts, Broncos

    Not applicable: no club swept, or was swept by, every other tied club.

  50. Win pct in conference gamesDolphins, Browns, Colts, Broncos
    • Dolphins 0-1 (.000)
    • Browns 0-1 (.000)
    • Colts 0-1 (.000)
    • Broncos 0-1 (.000)
  51. Win pct in common games (min 4)Dolphins, Browns, Colts, Broncos

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have no common opponents yet.

  52. Strength of victoryDolphins, Browns, Colts, Broncos
    • Dolphins .000
    • Browns .000
    • Colts .000
    • Broncos .000
  53. Strength of scheduleDolphins, Browns, Colts, Broncos
    • Dolphins 1.000
    • Browns 1.000
    • Colts 1.000
    • Broncos 1.000
  54. Combined rank among conference teams (points for/against)Dolphins, Browns, Colts, Broncos
    • Dolphins 22 (scored #12 + allowed #10)
    • Browns 27 (scored #13 + allowed #14)
    • Colts 24 (scored #8 + allowed #16)
    • Broncos 25 (scored #13 + allowed #12)

    Separates Dolphins.

  55. Head-to-head sweepBrowns, Colts, Broncos

    Not applicable: no club swept, or was swept by, every other tied club.

  56. Win pct in conference gamesBrowns, Colts, Broncos
    • Browns 0-1 (.000)
    • Colts 0-1 (.000)
    • Broncos 0-1 (.000)
  57. Win pct in common games (min 4)Browns, Colts, Broncos

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have no common opponents yet.

  58. Strength of victoryBrowns, Colts, Broncos
    • Browns .000
    • Colts .000
    • Broncos .000
  59. Strength of scheduleBrowns, Colts, Broncos
    • Browns 1.000
    • Colts 1.000
    • Broncos 1.000
  60. Combined rank among conference teams (points for/against)Browns, Colts, Broncos
    • Browns 27 (scored #13 + allowed #14)
    • Colts 24 (scored #8 + allowed #16)
    • Broncos 25 (scored #13 + allowed #12)

    Separates Colts.

  61. Head-to-headBrowns, Broncos

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have not played each other.

  62. Win pct in conference gamesBrowns, Broncos
    • Browns 0-1 (.000)
    • Broncos 0-1 (.000)
  63. Win pct in common games (min 4)Browns, Broncos

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have no common opponents yet.

  64. Strength of victoryBrowns, Broncos
    • Browns .000
    • Broncos .000
  65. Strength of scheduleBrowns, Broncos
    • Browns 1.000
    • Broncos 1.000
  66. Combined rank among conference teams (points for/against)Browns, Broncos
    • Browns 27 (scored #13 + allowed #14)
    • Broncos 25 (scored #13 + allowed #12)

    Separates Broncos.

NFC

NFC East standings14 steps
  1. Head-to-headGiants, Eagles

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have not played each other.

  2. Win pct in division gamesGiants, Eagles
    • Giants 1-0 (1.000)
    • Eagles 1-0 (1.000)
  3. Win pct in common gamesGiants, Eagles

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have no common opponents yet.

  4. Win pct in conference gamesGiants, Eagles
    • Giants 1-0 (1.000)
    • Eagles 1-0 (1.000)
  5. Strength of victoryGiants, Eagles
    • Giants .000
    • Eagles .000
  6. Strength of scheduleGiants, Eagles
    • Giants .000
    • Eagles .000
  7. Combined rank among conference teams (points for/against)Giants, Eagles
    • Giants 10 (scored #6 + allowed #4)
    • Eagles 16 (scored #10 + allowed #6)

    Separates Giants.

  8. Head-to-headCowboys, Commanders

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have not played each other.

  9. Win pct in division gamesCowboys, Commanders
    • Cowboys 0-1 (.000)
    • Commanders 0-1 (.000)
  10. Win pct in common gamesCowboys, Commanders

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have no common opponents yet.

  11. Win pct in conference gamesCowboys, Commanders
    • Cowboys 0-1 (.000)
    • Commanders 0-1 (.000)
  12. Strength of victoryCowboys, Commanders
    • Cowboys .000
    • Commanders .000
  13. Strength of scheduleCowboys, Commanders
    • Cowboys 1.000
    • Commanders 1.000
  14. Combined rank among conference teams (points for/against)Cowboys, Commanders
    • Cowboys 23 (scored #13 + allowed #10)
    • Commanders 19 (scored #11 + allowed #8)

    Separates Commanders.

NFC North standings12 steps
  1. Head-to-headBears, Lions, Vikings

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have not played each other.

  2. Win pct in division gamesBears, Lions, Vikings
    • Bears 0-0 (—)
    • Lions 0-0 (—)
    • Vikings 1-0 (1.000)

    Separates Vikings.

  3. Head-to-headBears, Lions

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have not played each other.

  4. Win pct in division gamesBears, Lions
    • Bears 0-0 (—)
    • Lions 0-0 (—)
  5. Win pct in common gamesBears, Lions

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have no common opponents yet.

  6. Win pct in conference gamesBears, Lions
    • Bears 1-0 (1.000)
    • Lions 1-0 (1.000)
  7. Strength of victoryBears, Lions
    • Bears .000
    • Lions .000
  8. Strength of scheduleBears, Lions
    • Bears .000
    • Lions .000
  9. Combined rank among conference teams (points for/against)Bears, Lions
    • Bears 15 (scored #1 + allowed #14)
    • Lions 15 (scored #4 + allowed #11)
  10. Combined rank among all teams (points for/against)Bears, Lions
    • Bears 30 (scored #1 + allowed #29)
    • Lions 30 (scored #8 + allowed #22)
  11. Net points in common gamesBears, Lions

    Doesn't apply here.

  12. Net points in all gamesBears, Lions
    • Bears +22
    • Lions +1

    Separates Bears.

NFC South standings21 steps
  1. Head-to-headFalcons, Panthers, Saints, Buccaneers

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have not played each other.

  2. Win pct in division gamesFalcons, Panthers, Saints, Buccaneers
    • Falcons 0-0 (—)
    • Panthers 0-0 (—)
    • Saints 0-0 (—)
    • Buccaneers 0-0 (—)
  3. Win pct in common gamesFalcons, Panthers, Saints, Buccaneers

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have no common opponents yet.

  4. Win pct in conference gamesFalcons, Panthers, Saints, Buccaneers
    • Falcons 0-0 (—)
    • Panthers 0-1 (.000)
    • Saints 0-1 (.000)
    • Buccaneers 0-0 (—)
  5. Strength of victoryFalcons, Panthers, Saints, Buccaneers
    • Falcons .000
    • Panthers .000
    • Saints .000
    • Buccaneers .000
  6. Strength of scheduleFalcons, Panthers, Saints, Buccaneers
    • Falcons 1.000
    • Panthers 1.000
    • Saints 1.000
    • Buccaneers 1.000
  7. Combined rank among conference teams (points for/against)Falcons, Panthers, Saints, Buccaneers
    • Falcons 18 (scored #14 + allowed #4)
    • Panthers 19 (scored #3 + allowed #16)
    • Saints 17 (scored #5 + allowed #12)
    • Buccaneers 20 (scored #7 + allowed #13)

    Separates Saints.

  8. Head-to-headFalcons, Panthers, Buccaneers

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have not played each other.

  9. Win pct in division gamesFalcons, Panthers, Buccaneers
    • Falcons 0-0 (—)
    • Panthers 0-0 (—)
    • Buccaneers 0-0 (—)
  10. Win pct in common gamesFalcons, Panthers, Buccaneers

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have no common opponents yet.

  11. Win pct in conference gamesFalcons, Panthers, Buccaneers
    • Falcons 0-0 (—)
    • Panthers 0-1 (.000)
    • Buccaneers 0-0 (—)
  12. Strength of victoryFalcons, Panthers, Buccaneers
    • Falcons .000
    • Panthers .000
    • Buccaneers .000
  13. Strength of scheduleFalcons, Panthers, Buccaneers
    • Falcons 1.000
    • Panthers 1.000
    • Buccaneers 1.000
  14. Combined rank among conference teams (points for/against)Falcons, Panthers, Buccaneers
    • Falcons 18 (scored #14 + allowed #4)
    • Panthers 19 (scored #3 + allowed #16)
    • Buccaneers 20 (scored #7 + allowed #13)

    Separates Falcons.

  15. Head-to-headPanthers, Buccaneers

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have not played each other.

  16. Win pct in division gamesPanthers, Buccaneers
    • Panthers 0-0 (—)
    • Buccaneers 0-0 (—)
  17. Win pct in common gamesPanthers, Buccaneers

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have no common opponents yet.

  18. Win pct in conference gamesPanthers, Buccaneers
    • Panthers 0-1 (.000)
    • Buccaneers 0-0 (—)
  19. Strength of victoryPanthers, Buccaneers
    • Panthers .000
    • Buccaneers .000
  20. Strength of schedulePanthers, Buccaneers
    • Panthers 1.000
    • Buccaneers 1.000
  21. Combined rank among conference teams (points for/against)Panthers, Buccaneers
    • Panthers 19 (scored #3 + allowed #16)
    • Buccaneers 20 (scored #7 + allowed #13)

    Separates Panthers.

NFC West standings9 steps
  1. Head-to-headCardinals, Seahawks, 49ers

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have not played each other.

  2. Win pct in division gamesCardinals, Seahawks, 49ers
    • Cardinals 0-0 (—)
    • Seahawks 0-0 (—)
    • 49ers 1-0 (1.000)

    Separates 49ers.

  3. Head-to-headCardinals, Seahawks

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have not played each other.

  4. Win pct in division gamesCardinals, Seahawks
    • Cardinals 0-0 (—)
    • Seahawks 0-0 (—)
  5. Win pct in common gamesCardinals, Seahawks

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have no common opponents yet.

  6. Win pct in conference gamesCardinals, Seahawks
    • Cardinals 0-0 (—)
    • Seahawks 0-0 (—)
  7. Strength of victoryCardinals, Seahawks
    • Cardinals .000
    • Seahawks .000
  8. Strength of scheduleCardinals, Seahawks
    • Cardinals .000
    • Seahawks .000
  9. Combined rank among conference teams (points for/against)Cardinals, Seahawks
    • Cardinals 12 (scored #9 + allowed #3)
    • Seahawks 16 (scored #14 + allowed #2)

    Separates Cardinals.

NFC division winners (seeds 1-4)19 steps
  1. Head-to-head sweepGiants, Vikings, 49ers

    Not applicable: no club swept, or was swept by, every other tied club.

  2. Win pct in conference gamesGiants, Vikings, 49ers
    • Giants 1-0 (1.000)
    • Vikings 1-0 (1.000)
    • 49ers 1-0 (1.000)
  3. Win pct in common games (min 4)Giants, Vikings, 49ers

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have no common opponents yet.

  4. Strength of victoryGiants, Vikings, 49ers
    • Giants .000
    • Vikings .000
    • 49ers .000
  5. Strength of scheduleGiants, Vikings, 49ers
    • Giants .000
    • Vikings .000
    • 49ers .000
  6. Combined rank among conference teams (points for/against)Giants, Vikings, 49ers
    • Giants 10 (scored #6 + allowed #4)
    • Vikings 8 (scored #2 + allowed #6)
    • 49ers 8 (scored #7 + allowed #1)

    Separates Vikings and 49ers.

  7. Head-to-headVikings, 49ers

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have not played each other.

  8. Win pct in conference gamesVikings, 49ers
    • Vikings 1-0 (1.000)
    • 49ers 1-0 (1.000)
  9. Win pct in common games (min 4)Vikings, 49ers

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have no common opponents yet.

  10. Strength of victoryVikings, 49ers
    • Vikings .000
    • 49ers .000
  11. Strength of scheduleVikings, 49ers
    • Vikings .000
    • 49ers .000
  12. Combined rank among conference teams (points for/against)Vikings, 49ers
    • Vikings 8 (scored #2 + allowed #6)
    • 49ers 8 (scored #7 + allowed #1)
  13. Combined rank among all teams (points for/against)Vikings, 49ers
    • Vikings 15 (scored #3 + allowed #12)
    • 49ers 14 (scored #13 + allowed #1)

    Separates 49ers.

  14. Head-to-headGiants, Vikings

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have not played each other.

  15. Win pct in conference gamesGiants, Vikings
    • Giants 1-0 (1.000)
    • Vikings 1-0 (1.000)
  16. Win pct in common games (min 4)Giants, Vikings

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have no common opponents yet.

  17. Strength of victoryGiants, Vikings
    • Giants .000
    • Vikings .000
  18. Strength of scheduleGiants, Vikings
    • Giants .000
    • Vikings .000
  19. Combined rank among conference teams (points for/against)Giants, Vikings
    • Giants 10 (scored #6 + allowed #4)
    • Vikings 8 (scored #2 + allowed #6)

    Separates Vikings.

NFC Wild Card race and remaining order (seeds 5-7 and below)62 steps
  1. Head-to-head sweepEagles, Bears, Cardinals

    Not applicable: no club swept, or was swept by, every other tied club.

  2. Win pct in conference gamesEagles, Bears, Cardinals
    • Eagles 1-0 (1.000)
    • Bears 1-0 (1.000)
    • Cardinals 0-0 (—)

    Separates Eagles and Bears.

  3. Head-to-headEagles, Bears

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have not played each other.

  4. Win pct in conference gamesEagles, Bears
    • Eagles 1-0 (1.000)
    • Bears 1-0 (1.000)
  5. Win pct in common games (min 4)Eagles, Bears

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have no common opponents yet.

  6. Strength of victoryEagles, Bears
    • Eagles .000
    • Bears .000
  7. Strength of scheduleEagles, Bears
    • Eagles .000
    • Bears .000
  8. Combined rank among conference teams (points for/against)Eagles, Bears
    • Eagles 16 (scored #10 + allowed #6)
    • Bears 15 (scored #1 + allowed #14)

    Separates Bears.

  9. Head-to-head sweepEagles, Lions, Cardinals

    Not applicable: no club swept, or was swept by, every other tied club.

  10. Win pct in conference gamesEagles, Lions, Cardinals
    • Eagles 1-0 (1.000)
    • Lions 1-0 (1.000)
    • Cardinals 0-0 (—)

    Separates Eagles and Lions.

  11. Head-to-headEagles, Lions

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have not played each other.

  12. Win pct in conference gamesEagles, Lions
    • Eagles 1-0 (1.000)
    • Lions 1-0 (1.000)
  13. Win pct in common games (min 4)Eagles, Lions

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have no common opponents yet.

  14. Strength of victoryEagles, Lions
    • Eagles .000
    • Lions .000
  15. Strength of scheduleEagles, Lions
    • Eagles .000
    • Lions .000
  16. Combined rank among conference teams (points for/against)Eagles, Lions
    • Eagles 16 (scored #10 + allowed #6)
    • Lions 15 (scored #4 + allowed #11)

    Separates Lions.

  17. Head-to-headEagles, Cardinals

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have not played each other.

  18. Win pct in conference gamesEagles, Cardinals
    • Eagles 1-0 (1.000)
    • Cardinals 0-0 (—)

    Separates Eagles.

  19. Head-to-head sweepCommanders, Packers, Falcons, Rams

    Not applicable: no club swept, or was swept by, every other tied club.

  20. Win pct in conference gamesCommanders, Packers, Falcons, Rams
    • Commanders 0-1 (.000)
    • Packers 0-1 (.000)
    • Falcons 0-0 (—)
    • Rams 0-1 (.000)
  21. Win pct in common games (min 4)Commanders, Packers, Falcons, Rams

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have no common opponents yet.

  22. Strength of victoryCommanders, Packers, Falcons, Rams
    • Commanders .000
    • Packers .000
    • Falcons .000
    • Rams .000
  23. Strength of scheduleCommanders, Packers, Falcons, Rams
    • Commanders 1.000
    • Packers 1.000
    • Falcons 1.000
    • Rams 1.000
  24. Combined rank among conference teams (points for/against)Commanders, Packers, Falcons, Rams
    • Commanders 19 (scored #11 + allowed #8)
    • Packers 26 (scored #11 + allowed #15)
    • Falcons 18 (scored #14 + allowed #4)
    • Rams 25 (scored #16 + allowed #9)

    Separates Falcons.

  25. Head-to-head sweepCommanders, Packers, Panthers, Rams

    Not applicable: no club swept, or was swept by, every other tied club.

  26. Win pct in conference gamesCommanders, Packers, Panthers, Rams
    • Commanders 0-1 (.000)
    • Packers 0-1 (.000)
    • Panthers 0-1 (.000)
    • Rams 0-1 (.000)
  27. Win pct in common games (min 4)Commanders, Packers, Panthers, Rams

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have no common opponents yet.

  28. Strength of victoryCommanders, Packers, Panthers, Rams
    • Commanders .000
    • Packers .000
    • Panthers .000
    • Rams .000
  29. Strength of scheduleCommanders, Packers, Panthers, Rams
    • Commanders 1.000
    • Packers 1.000
    • Panthers 1.000
    • Rams 1.000
  30. Combined rank among conference teams (points for/against)Commanders, Packers, Panthers, Rams
    • Commanders 19 (scored #11 + allowed #8)
    • Packers 26 (scored #11 + allowed #15)
    • Panthers 19 (scored #3 + allowed #16)
    • Rams 25 (scored #16 + allowed #9)

    Separates Commanders and Panthers.

  31. Head-to-headCommanders, Panthers

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have not played each other.

  32. Win pct in conference gamesCommanders, Panthers
    • Commanders 0-1 (.000)
    • Panthers 0-1 (.000)
  33. Win pct in common games (min 4)Commanders, Panthers

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have no common opponents yet.

  34. Strength of victoryCommanders, Panthers
    • Commanders .000
    • Panthers .000
  35. Strength of scheduleCommanders, Panthers
    • Commanders 1.000
    • Panthers 1.000
  36. Combined rank among conference teams (points for/against)Commanders, Panthers
    • Commanders 19 (scored #11 + allowed #8)
    • Panthers 19 (scored #3 + allowed #16)
  37. Combined rank among all teams (points for/against)Commanders, Panthers
    • Commanders 36 (scored #20 + allowed #16)
    • Panthers 36 (scored #4 + allowed #32)
  38. Net points in conference gamesCommanders, Panthers
    • Commanders -2
    • Panthers -22

    Separates Commanders.

  39. Head-to-head sweepCowboys, Packers, Panthers, Rams

    Not applicable: no club swept, or was swept by, every other tied club.

  40. Win pct in conference gamesCowboys, Packers, Panthers, Rams
    • Cowboys 0-1 (.000)
    • Packers 0-1 (.000)
    • Panthers 0-1 (.000)
    • Rams 0-1 (.000)
  41. Win pct in common games (min 4)Cowboys, Packers, Panthers, Rams

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have no common opponents yet.

  42. Strength of victoryCowboys, Packers, Panthers, Rams
    • Cowboys .000
    • Packers .000
    • Panthers .000
    • Rams .000
  43. Strength of scheduleCowboys, Packers, Panthers, Rams
    • Cowboys 1.000
    • Packers 1.000
    • Panthers 1.000
    • Rams 1.000
  44. Combined rank among conference teams (points for/against)Cowboys, Packers, Panthers, Rams
    • Cowboys 23 (scored #13 + allowed #10)
    • Packers 26 (scored #11 + allowed #15)
    • Panthers 19 (scored #3 + allowed #16)
    • Rams 25 (scored #16 + allowed #9)

    Separates Panthers.

  45. Head-to-head sweepCowboys, Packers, Buccaneers, Rams

    Not applicable: no club swept, or was swept by, every other tied club.

  46. Win pct in conference gamesCowboys, Packers, Buccaneers, Rams
    • Cowboys 0-1 (.000)
    • Packers 0-1 (.000)
    • Buccaneers 0-0 (—)
    • Rams 0-1 (.000)
  47. Win pct in common games (min 4)Cowboys, Packers, Buccaneers, Rams

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have no common opponents yet.

  48. Strength of victoryCowboys, Packers, Buccaneers, Rams
    • Cowboys .000
    • Packers .000
    • Buccaneers .000
    • Rams .000
  49. Strength of scheduleCowboys, Packers, Buccaneers, Rams
    • Cowboys 1.000
    • Packers 1.000
    • Buccaneers 1.000
    • Rams 1.000
  50. Combined rank among conference teams (points for/against)Cowboys, Packers, Buccaneers, Rams
    • Cowboys 23 (scored #13 + allowed #10)
    • Packers 26 (scored #11 + allowed #15)
    • Buccaneers 20 (scored #7 + allowed #13)
    • Rams 25 (scored #16 + allowed #9)

    Separates Buccaneers.

  51. Head-to-head sweepCowboys, Packers, Rams

    Not applicable: no club swept, or was swept by, every other tied club.

  52. Win pct in conference gamesCowboys, Packers, Rams
    • Cowboys 0-1 (.000)
    • Packers 0-1 (.000)
    • Rams 0-1 (.000)
  53. Win pct in common games (min 4)Cowboys, Packers, Rams

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have no common opponents yet.

  54. Strength of victoryCowboys, Packers, Rams
    • Cowboys .000
    • Packers .000
    • Rams .000
  55. Strength of scheduleCowboys, Packers, Rams
    • Cowboys 1.000
    • Packers 1.000
    • Rams 1.000
  56. Combined rank among conference teams (points for/against)Cowboys, Packers, Rams
    • Cowboys 23 (scored #13 + allowed #10)
    • Packers 26 (scored #11 + allowed #15)
    • Rams 25 (scored #16 + allowed #9)

    Separates Cowboys.

  57. Head-to-headPackers, Rams

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have not played each other.

  58. Win pct in conference gamesPackers, Rams
    • Packers 0-1 (.000)
    • Rams 0-1 (.000)
  59. Win pct in common games (min 4)Packers, Rams

    Not applicable: the tied clubs have no common opponents yet.

  60. Strength of victoryPackers, Rams
    • Packers .000
    • Rams .000
  61. Strength of schedulePackers, Rams
    • Packers 1.000
    • Rams 1.000
  62. Combined rank among conference teams (points for/against)Packers, Rams
    • Packers 26 (scored #11 + allowed #15)
    • Rams 25 (scored #16 + allowed #9)

    Separates Rams.

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