The 2026 NFL standings come into focus as the new season approaches, and this page keeps the full picture in one place. You will find every AFC and NFC division race, the complete playoff seeding picture, and an updated read on the wild card cut line, all refreshed each day with live records from ESPN once the games begin. For final scores as each week is played, see our 2026 NFL scores and results tracker. For the official source, you can also check the league standings at NFL.com. Select any team below to open its printable 2026 schedule, and bookmark this page to follow the road to Super Bowl LXI.
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2026 NFL Standings by Division
Last updated: November 9, 2026 | Records come from ESPN. Select any team to open its printable 2026 schedule.
American Football Conference
| Team | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills ▲ | 6 | 1 | 0 | .857 | 233 | 181 | W3 |
 New England Patriots | 5 | 4 | 0 | .556 | 211 | 207 | L1 |
 New York Jets | 2 | 7 | 0 | .222 | 182 | 223 | L4 |
 Miami Dolphins | 1 | 7 | 0 | .125 | 126 | 200 | L2 |
| Team | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pittsburgh Steelers ▲ | 6 | 2 | 0 | .750 | 180 | 144 | W4 |
 Cincinnati Bengals | 6 | 2 | 0 | .750 | 240 | 175 | W4 |
 Cleveland Browns | 5 | 4 | 0 | .556 | 161 | 196 | L2 |
 Baltimore Ravens | 4 | 5 | 0 | .444 | 189 | 236 | L4 |
| Team | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Jacksonville Jaguars ▲ | 6 | 2 | 0 | .750 | 229 | 121 | W2 |
 Houston Texans | 3 | 5 | 0 | .375 | 209 | 192 | W1 |
 Indianapolis Colts | 2 | 7 | 0 | .222 | 184 | 249 | L5 |
 Tennessee Titans | 1 | 7 | 0 | .125 | 144 | 199 | L2 |
| Team | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Denver Broncos ▲ | 7 | 2 | 0 | .778 | 198 | 186 | W5 |
 Kansas City Chiefs | 6 | 2 | 0 | .750 | 202 | 143 | W1 |
 Las Vegas Raiders | 4 | 5 | 0 | .444 | 238 | 268 | L1 |
 Los Angeles Chargers | 0 | 8 | 0 | .000 | 121 | 219 | L8 |
National Football Conference
| Team | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants ▲ | 5 | 2 | 1 | .688 | 182 | 172 | W2 |
 Dallas Cowboys | 4 | 5 | 0 | .444 | 246 | 236 | W1 |
 Washington Commanders | 2 | 5 | 1 | .313 | 172 | 202 | L1 |
 Philadelphia Eagles | 2 | 7 | 0 | .222 | 148 | 221 | L7 |
| Team | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Minnesota Vikings ▲ | 6 | 1 | 0 | .857 | 140 | 93 | L1 |
 Chicago Bears | 7 | 2 | 0 | .778 | 241 | 184 | W4 |
 Detroit Lions | 6 | 2 | 0 | .750 | 222 | 189 | W4 |
 Green Bay Packers | 6 | 3 | 0 | .667 | 216 | 191 | W2 |
| Team | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carolina Panthers ▲ | 3 | 5 | 0 | .375 | 199 | 219 | L3 |
 New Orleans Saints | 3 | 5 | 0 | .375 | 185 | 216 | W1 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 3 | 6 | 0 | .333 | 202 | 178 | L1 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 3 | 6 | 0 | .333 | 188 | 223 | L2 |
| Team | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 San Francisco 49ers ▲ | 7 | 1 | 0 | .875 | 235 | 156 | W1 |
 Seattle Seahawks | 5 | 4 | 0 | .556 | 202 | 162 | W1 |
 Los Angeles Rams | 5 | 4 | 0 | .556 | 214 | 181 | W3 |
 Arizona Cardinals | 3 | 6 | 0 | .333 | 178 | 255 | L1 |
Playoff Picture
| Seed | Team | Rec | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buffalo Bills (div) | 6-1 | .857 |
| 2 | Denver Broncos (div) | 7-2 | .778 |
| 3 | Jacksonville Jaguars (div) | 6-2 | .750 |
| 4 | Pittsburgh Steelers (div) | 6-2 | .750 |
| 5 | Kansas City Chiefs (WC) | 6-2 | .750 |
| 6 | Cincinnati Bengals (WC) | 6-2 | .750 |
| 7 | New England Patriots (WC) | 5-4 | .556 |
| 8 | Cleveland Browns | 5-4 | .556 |
| 9 | Las Vegas Raiders | 4-5 | .444 |
Seeds 1–7 (green) make the playoffs; the dashed line is the cut. (div) = division leader, (WC) = wild card.
| Seed | Team | Rec | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco 49ers (div) | 7-1 | .875 |
| 2 | Minnesota Vikings (div) | 6-1 | .857 |
| 3 | New York Giants (div) | 5-2-1 | .688 |
| 4 | Carolina Panthers (div) | 3-5 | .375 |
| 5 | Chicago Bears (WC) | 7-2 | .778 |
| 6 | Detroit Lions (WC) | 6-2 | .750 |
| 7 | Green Bay Packers (WC) | 6-3 | .667 |
| 8 | Seattle Seahawks | 5-4 | .556 |
| 9 | Los Angeles Rams | 5-4 | .556 |
Seeds 1–7 (green) make the playoffs; the dashed line is the cut. (div) = division leader, (WC) = wild card.
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2026 NFL Standings FAQ
How often are the 2026 NFL standings on this page updated?
Every day during the season. An automated job pulls fresh win-loss records from ESPN each morning, so the division and playoff tables stay current throughout the regular season.
What do PF, PA, and STRK mean in the standings?
PF is total points scored (points for), PA is total points allowed (points against), and STRK is the current streak, where W marks wins in a row and L marks losses in a row.
How does the 2026 NFL playoff picture work?
Each conference sends seven teams to the playoffs: four division winners, seeded 1 through 4 by record, and three wild card teams, seeded 5 through 7. The top seed in each conference earns a first-round bye, and the dashed line in the playoff tables marks the cut between the No. 7 seed and the teams on the outside.
When does the 2026 NFL regular season start?
The 2026 NFL regular season kicks off on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, with a Super Bowl LX rematch between the New England Patriots and the host Seattle Seahawks. Until then every team sits at 0-0, and the live daily updates begin in Week 1.
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