## NFL Playoff Picture: Postseason Probabilities for Every Team Entering Week 13
As the NFL regular season nears its midway point, the playoff race is heating up. Several teams have already solidified their postseason positioning, while others are fighting for their playoff lives. Here’s a detailed look at the playoff picture entering Week 13, along with the updated postseason probabilities for every team:
### AFC
**Division Leaders**
– **Kansas City Chiefs (10-1)**: 99.9% chance to win AFC West
– **Buffalo Bills (9-3)**: 99.9% chance to win AFC East
– **Cincinnati Bengals (8-4)**: 95.7% chance to win AFC North
– **Tennessee Titans (7-5)**: 74.4% chance to win AFC South
**Wild Card Contenders**
– **Baltimore Ravens (8-4)**: 90.4% chance to make the playoffs
– **Los Angeles Chargers (7-5)**: 69.2% chance to make the playoffs
– **Miami Dolphins (8-4)**: 59.9% chance to make the playoffs
– **New York Jets (7-5)**: 40.3% chance to make the playoffs
– **Pittsburgh Steelers (5-7)**: 17.9% chance to make the playoffs
### NFC
**Division Leaders**
– **Philadelphia Eagles (11-1)**: 99.9% chance to win NFC East
– **Minnesota Vikings (10-2)**: 99.9% chance to win NFC North
– **San Francisco 49ers (8-4)**: 98.8% chance to win NFC West
– **Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-6)**: 64.5% chance to win NFC South
**Wild Card Contenders**
– **Dallas Cowboys (9-3)**: 99.5% chance to make the playoffs
– **New York Giants (7-5)**: 67.7% chance to make the playoffs
– **Washington Commanders (7-5)**: 53.9% chance to make the playoffs
– **Seattle Seahawks (7-5)**: 35.1% chance to make the playoffs
– **Green Bay Packers (5-8)**: 12.1% chance to make the playoffs
### Key Players to Watch
Several players will significantly impact the playoff race down the stretch. Here are a few to keep an eye on:
– **Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City Chiefs:** The reigning MVP is having another stellar season, leading the Chiefs to an 10-1 record.
– **Josh Allen, QB, Buffalo Bills:** Allen has been a force for the Bills, who are looking to return to the Super Bowl.
– **Joe Burrow, QB, Cincinnati Bengals:** Burrow has the Bengals in contention for a second straight Super Bowl appearance.
– **Derrick Henry, RB, Tennessee Titans:** Henry is one of the league’s most dominant running backs and will be crucial to the Titans’ playoff hopes.
– **Jalen Hurts, QB, Philadelphia Eagles:** Hurts has led the Eagles to the NFL’s best record and is a frontrunner for MVP.
### Teams on the Rise
Several teams have emerged as contenders in recent weeks. Here are a few to watch:
– **Baltimore Ravens:** The Ravens have won four straight games and are now in the thick of the AFC playoff race.
– **New York Giants:** The Giants have won four of their last five games and are in contention for the NFC East title.
– **Washington Commanders:** The Commanders have won three straight games and are in the mix for an NFC Wild Card spot.
### Teams on the Decline
Some teams have struggled in recent weeks and are now facing an uphill battle to make the playoffs. Here are a few to keep an eye on:
– **Pittsburgh Steelers:** The Steelers have lost four of their last five games and are now in danger of missing the playoffs.
– **Green Bay Packers:** The Packers have lost six of their last seven games and are now on the verge of elimination.
– **Tampa Bay Buccaneers:** The Buccaneers have lost three straight games and are now in jeopardy of missing the playoffs for the first time since 2019.
### Conclusion
The NFL playoff race is still wide open with several teams in contention. As the regular season winds down, every game will be crucial as teams jockey for positioning. Keep an eye on the key players and teams mentioned above as they look to make a run at the Super Bowl.