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NFL clinch tracker: These teams are in the 2023 playoffs

The San Francisco 49ers were the first team to punch their ticket in Week 14

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All tickets to the 2023 NFL playoffs have been punched.

With the New York Giants' win versus the Green Bay Packers in Week 14, the San Francisco 49ers became the first team to clinch a playoff spot.

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San Francisco had also taken care of business by topping the Seattle Seahawks 28-16 at home, which helped pave the pathway.

More teams have clinched in the weeks after as the end of the regular season nears:

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Here are the teams in the mix en route to Super Bowl LVIII:

What teams are in the NFL playoffs in 2023?

After the 49ers became the first in Week 14, more teams have clinched a spot in Week 15 and beyond. Here's a conference-by-conference look in the order of the seeding:

AFC

  • Baltimore Ravens
  • Buffalo Bills
  • Kansas City Chiefs
  • Houston Texans
  • Cleveland Browns
  • Miami Dolphins
  • Pittsburgh Steelers

NFC

What teams are eliminated from the NFL playoffs?

The Carolina Panthers and New England Patriots were the first two teams to be eliminated from playoff contention. Carolina was eliminated in Week 13 after falling to 1-11, while the Patriots followed suit in Week 14 at 3-10.

For the full elimination tracker, follow here.

When do the NFL playoffs start?

The playoffs will begin with the wild card round, which first starts on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024.

When is Super Bowl LVIII?

Super Bowl LVIII is slated for Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. Allegiant Stadium, home of the Las Vegas Raiders, is the host venue.

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