2024-25 NFL Playoff Bracket: Bengals’ Win Over Cowboys Affects Standings
The Cincinnati Bengals secured a crucial win over the Dallas Cowboys in a Monday night showdown, shaking up the playoff standings in the process. The Bengals managed to edge out the Cowboys with a final score of 27-20, solidifying their record at 5-8 for the season. Despite this victory, the Bengals are still trailing behind the Denver Broncos by three games for the final AFC wild-card spot.
Dallas, on the other hand, saw their brief two-game winning streak come to an end, placing them three games behind the Washington Commanders for the final NFC wild-card spot. As the Bengals and Cowboys find themselves on the outside looking in at the playoff picture, other teams are making moves to secure their positions.
AFC Standings:
– Kansas City Chiefs (12-1)
– Buffalo Bills (10-3)
– Pittsburgh Steelers (10-3)
– Houston Texans (8-5)
– Baltimore Ravens (8-5)
– Los Angeles Chargers (8-5)
– Denver Broncos (8-5)
– Indianapolis Colts (6-7)
– Miami Dolphins (6-7)
– Cincinnati Bengals (5-8)
– Cleveland Browns (3-10)
– Jacksonville Jaguars (3-10)
– New York Jets (3-10)
– Tennessee Titans (3-10)
– New England Patriots (3-10)
– Las Vegas Raiders (2-11)
The Kansas City Chiefs are inching closer to clinching the top seed in the AFC after a thrilling victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. With standout performances from Patrick Mahomes and Matthew Wright’s game-winning field goal, the Chiefs now have a two-game lead over the Buffalo Bills. However, their path to securing the top seed is not without challenges, as they still have tough matchups against playoff-bound teams like the Houston Texans, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Denver Broncos.
NFC Standings:
– Detroit Lions (12-1)
– Philadelphia Eagles (11-2)
– Seattle Seahawks (8-5)
– Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-6)
– Minnesota Vikings (11-2)
– Green Bay Packers (9-4)
– Washington Commanders (8-5)
– Los Angeles Rams (7-6)
– Atlanta Falcons (6-7)
– Arizona Cardinals (6-7)
– San Francisco 49ers (6-7)
– New Orleans Saints (5-8)
– Dallas Cowboys (5-8)
– Chicago Bears (4-9)
– Carolina Panthers (3-10)
– New York Giants (2-11)
In the NFC, the Detroit Lions are maintaining their lead with a record of 12-1, closely followed by the Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota Vikings. With intense competition in the NFC, the race for the No. 1 seed remains wide open, setting the stage for an exciting finish to the season. The Detroit Lions will need to maintain their winning streak to secure the top spot and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.
As the playoff picture continues to take shape, every game becomes more crucial for teams vying for a spot in the postseason. The final weeks of the season promise intense matchups and high-stakes battles as teams fight for their chance at playoff glory. Stay tuned for more thrilling NFL action as the season unfolds.