The longest season in NFL history ended with the wackiest and craziest game in Week 18 history. The Las Vegas Raiders eliminated the Los Angeles Chargers with a walk-off field goal in overtime that sent the Raiders to the playoffs -- avoiding the dreaded tie that would have been dreadful for the Pittsburgh Steelers as Pittsburgh would have missed the playoffs if the Chargers and Raiders tied on Sunday night.
The San Francisco 49ers clinched a playoff berth with an overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams, eliminating the New Orleans Saints (who won their game to put pressure on the 49ers). The Rams clinched the NFC West with the Arizona Cardinals' loss.
Below, you can find a conference breakdown of the final standings, how each club performed in Week 18 and its playoff matchup and draft pick selection (for the teams eliminated from the playoffs).
AFCz-Titans
12
5
0
.706
5-1
8-4
y-Chiefs
12
5
0
.706
5-1
7-5
y-Bills
11
6
0
.647
5-1
7-5
y-Bengals
10
7
0
.588
4-2
8-4
x-Raiders
10
7
0
.588
3-3
8-4
x- Patriots
10
7
0
.588
3-3
8-4
x-Steelers
9
7
1
.559
4-2
7-5
e-Colts
9
8
0
.529
3-3
7-5
e-Dolphins
9
8
0
.529
4-2
6-6
e-Chargers
9
8
0
.529
3-3
6-6
e-Browns
8
9
0
.471
3-3
5-7
e-Ravens
8
9
0
.471
1-5
5-7
e-Broncos
7
10
0
.412
1-5
3-9
e-Jets
4
13
0
.235
0-6
4-8
e-Texans
4
13
0
.235
3-3
4-8
e-Jaguars
3
14
0
.176
1-5
3-9
x-clinched playoff berth
y-clinched division title
z-clinched home-field advantage
e-eliminated from playoffs
What to know: The Titans clinched the No. 1 seed in the AFC with their win over the Texans in Week 18. They have home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs.
What to know: The Chiefs will be the No. 2 seed in the conference after the Titans beat the Texans on Sunday. The Titans owned the head-to-head tiebreaker, which is why they got the spot. Kansas City will play Pittsburgh in the wild card round.
What to know: The Bills won the AFC East and will be the No. 3 seed in the playoffs. They'll play the patriots in the wild card round.
What to know: The Bengals have clinched the AFC North. Cincinnati will be the No. 4 seed in the AFC and will host Las Vegas in the wild card round.
Las Vegas RaidersWhat to know: The Raiders clinched a playoff berth with a win over the Chargers Sunday night. Vegas will travel to Cincinnati in the wild card round.
What to know: The Patriots clinched a playoff berth and will be the No. 6 seed, traveling to Buffalo in the wild card round.
Pittsburgh SteelersWhat to know: The Steelers clinched a playoff spot with the Chargers falling to the Raiders Sunday night. Pittsburgh travels to Kansas City in the wild card round.
Indianapolis ColtsWhat to know: The Colts were eliminated from the playoffs with their loss to the Jaguars and the Steelers' win over the Ravens. Their draft pick (No. 16 overall) goes to the Eagles.
Miami DolphinsWhat to know: The Dolphins are eliminated from the playoffs and their first-round draft pick goes to the Eagles in the 2022 NFL Draft (No. 15 overall).
Los Angeles ChargersWhat to know: The Chargers were eliminated from the playoffs with their loss to the Raiders. Pittsburgh gets the final playoff spot.
What to know: The Browns are eliminated from the playoffs and will have the No. 13 overall pick in the NFL Draft.
Baltimore RavensWhat to know: The Ravens were eliminated from the playoffs with Sunday's loss to the Steelers. They'll have the No. 14 overall pick in the NFL Draft.
What to know: The Broncos are eliminated from the playoffs and will have the No. 9 overall pick in the NFL Draft.
New York JetsWhat to know: The Jets are eliminated from the playoffs and will have the No. 4 overall pick in the NFL Draft.
Houston TexansWhat to know: The Texans are eliminated from the playoffs and will have the No. 3 pick in the NFL Draft.
Jacksonville JaguarsWhat to know: The Jaguars are eliminated from the playoffs and clinched the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft.
NFCz-Packers
13
4
0
.765
4-2
9-3
y-Buccaneers
13
4
0
.765
4-2
8-4
y-Cowboys
12
5
0
.706
6-0
10-2
y-Rams
12
5
0
.706
3-3
8-4
x-Cardinals
11
6
0
.647
4-2
7-5
x-49ers
10
7
0
.588
2-4
7-5
x-Eagles
9
8
0
.529
3-3
7-5
e-Saints
9
8
0
.529
4-2
7-5
e-Vikings
8
9
0
.471
4-2
6-6
e-Washington
7
10
0
.412
2-4
6-6
e-Seahawks
7
10
0
.412
3-3
4-8
e-Falcons
7
10
0
.412
2-4
4-8
e-Bears
6
11
0
.353
2-4
4-8
e-Panthers
5
12
0
.294
2-4
3-9
e-Giants
4
13
0
.235
1-5
3-9
e-Lions
3
13
1
.206
2-4
3-9
x-clinched playoff berth
y-clinched division title
z-clinched home-field advantage
e-eliminated from playoffs
What to know: The Packers clinched the No. 1 seed in the NFC and home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs.
What to know: The Buccaneers are the No. 2 seed in the NFC and will play the Eagles in the wild card round.
What to know: The Cowboys are the No. 3 seed in the NFC and will play the 49ers in the wild card round of the playoffs.
Los Angeles RamsWhat to know: The Rams clinched the NFC West despite losing to the 49ers (the Cardinals lost in Week 18). They will be the No. 4 seed and play the Cardinals in the wild card round.
Arizona CardinalsWhat to know: The Cardinals failed to clinch the NFC West with the Rams' loss, falling to the Seahawks. Arizona will play Los Angeles in the wild card round.
San Francisco 49ersWhat to know: The 49ers clinched a playoff spot with a win over the Rams in Week 18. They'll play the Cowboys in the wild card round as the No. 6 seed.
Philadelphia EaglesWhat to know: The Eagles are the No. 7 seed and will play the Buccaneers in the wild card round.
New Orleans SaintsWhat to know: The Saints were eliminated from the playoffs with a 49ers victory, despite beating the Falcons.
What to know: The Vikings are eliminated from the playoffs and will have the No. 12 overall pick in the NFL Draft.
What to know: Washington is eliminated from the playoffs and will have the No. 11 overall pick in the NFL Draft.
Seattle SeahawksWhat to know: The Seahawks are eliminated from the playoffs and would own the No. 10 overall pick in the draft, but that goes to the Jets thanks to the Jamal Adams trade.
Atlanta FalconsWhat to know: The Falcons are eliminated from the playoffs and will have the No. 8 overall pick in the NFL
