The Chiefs have head-to-head losses to the Los Angeles Chargers and Jacksonville Jaguars, the two teams directly ahead of it in the wild-card standings. Patrick Mahomes and Co. still have to play the Denver Broncos twice, with the first meeting coming out of Kansas City's bye in Week 11.

Here's looking at the 14 teams that would be in the playoffs if the 2025 NFL season ended ahead of Week 10, from top seeds to final wild cards in both conferences.

Week 8's loss to the Houston Texans was a tough setback for the San Francisco 49ers, who had entered the game atop the NFC West standings. The defeat dropped San Francisco to the seventh seed in the conference playoff picture.

With the 2025 NFL season at the midway point, every game takes on even greater significance as the playoff picture takes shape.

The Cardinals, Seahawks and Rams were all idle. They had their byes.

The New York Jets likely took the Cincinnati Bengals out of the AFC North hunt with their upset win. The Dallas Cowboys' playoff chances took a massive hit with their loss to the Denver Broncos, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers appear to be cruising toward their fifth straight NFC South title.

The Green Bay Packers remain in first place in the NFC standings. Will they be there in two weeks? The Packers improved to 5-1-1 following the

The NFC West didn't see their Week 7 action end until late Monday night, as the Seattle Seahawks played the final game of the week against the Houston Texans. Nothing changed in the standings, as three of the teams won their games, while the Arizona Cardinals lost their fifth consecutive game and remained in last place.

Seahawks seize NFC West lead as 49ers falter. A resilient defense and timely offense propel Seattle, while injuries plague San Francisco.