NFL playoffs: These teams have won or been eliminated from contention so far, originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

The Kansas City Chiefs will officially carry their three-peat bid into the postseason.

The two-time defending Super Bowl champions became the first NFL team to secure a playoff spot in the 2024 season on Friday with another thrilling win.

With Kansas City clinging to a two-point lead late, quarterback Aidan O’Connell and the Las Vegas Raiders offense shot within range from their own 8-yard line for a potential game-winning field goal. But on a 3rd-and-3 with 15 seconds left, the Raiders botched the snap and the Chiefs recovered the loose ball for a game-winning turnover.

The 11-1 Chiefs have now won nine games by seven points or fewer. And their latest thriller secured the franchise’s 10th straight postseason berth – one spot shy of the New England Patriots’ all-time playoff series record (2009-19).

By the end of the regular season, several other teams will book trips to the postseason for a chance to compete for the Lombardi Trophy. As the playoff field takes shape, here’s what you need to know:

How many teams make the NFL playoffs?

A total of 14 teams – seven from each conference – reach the NFL playoffs.

How many NFL wild card teams are there?

Each conference’s playoff field consists of four division winners and three wild card teams.

Which teams are in the NFL playoffs so far?

The Chiefs are the only team to clinch a playoff spot heading into Week 13 on Sunday.

Which teams have been eliminated from the NFL playoffs?

Here are the teams from each conference that have been eliminated from playoff contention so far:

AFC

NFC

How many teams get a bye in the NFL playoffs?

Only the first place finisher in each conference receives a bye to the divisional round.

How do the NFL playoffs work?

Teams are seeded 1-7 in each conference, with the four division winners ranked by their regular season record, followed by the three wild card teams based on their regular season record.

The matchups in the opening round of the playoffs are No. 2 vs. No. 7, No. 3 vs. No. 6 and No. 4 vs. No. 5.

Will the NFL playoffs be reset?

Yes, the NFL is resetting the playoffs. This means that the first place finisher in each conference will receive the lowest seeded team to advance past the opening round of the playoffs.

When does the 2024 NFL regular season end?

The regular season concludes with Week 18 action on Sunday, January 5th.

When do the NFL playoffs start?

The postseason is then scheduled to begin with Super Wild Card Weekend from Saturday, January 11th to Monday, January 13th.

What is the NFL playoff schedule?

The divisional round runs from Saturday, January 18th to Sunday, January 19th and sets up the AFC and NFC Championship games on Sunday, January 26th.

When will the Super Bowl 2025 take place?

The AFC and NFC champions will face off in Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, February 9th.

Where will the Super Bowl 2025 be played?

The Big Game in the Big Easy takes place at Caesars Superdome, home of the New Orleans Saints.