The current NFL season is still in progress, so the full playoff field is not finalized yet and changes week to week based on remaining games and tiebreakers. As of the latest Week 15 coverage, outlets only list teams that have clinched or are “in the hunt,” not a locked-in, official playoff bracket.
What is known so far
Several AFC and NFC teams have either clinched playoff spots or currently occupy playoff positions in updated playoff-picture features, but those are projections if the season ended today, not final qualifiers. Standings pages and playoff-picture articles show seeds and “in the hunt” teams, indicating that seeding and final spots are still fluid.
Why a full list is not available
Until the regular season concludes and all tiebreakers are resolved, the league does not publish an official, final list of playoff teams. Current articles present scenarios, clinching possibilities, and “if the season ended today” brackets rather than a definitive set of playoff participants.
How to see the up‑to‑date list
- Check an official standings or playoff-picture page that updates after each week’s games, then look for teams marked as having clinched a playoff berth, division, or specific seed.
- After the regular season’s final week, consult the league’s playoff bracket or schedule page to see the complete and official list of playoff teams and matchups.