As of Week 15 of the 2025 NFL season (through games played December 14, 2025), nine teams have already been eliminated from playoff contention. These eliminations will change as more Week 15–18 games are played.
Eliminated teams so far
The following teams are officially eliminated from the 2025–26 NFL playoffs as of the latest Week 15 reporting:
- New York Giants
- Tennessee Titans
- Las Vegas Raiders
- New Orleans Saints
- Arizona Cardinals
- New York Jets
- Cleveland Browns
- Washington Commanders
- Atlanta Falcons
Notes and timing
These teams were all mathematically knocked out by early-to-mid December, with some (like the Giants) eliminated as early as Week 12 and others, such as the Falcons, Jets, Browns, and Commanders, falling out by Week 14–15. Additional teams may be eliminated as the remaining Week 15 games and later weeks are played, so checking a live playoff picture or standings page will give the most up-to-date list beyond this point.