2026 NFL Playoff No. 1 Seed Scenarios: Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks in Final Week Showdown
The 2026 NFL regular season concludes with the No. 1 seeds in the AFC and NFC still up for grabs. Explore the scenarios for the Broncos, Seahawks, and 49ers.
Who will claim the ultimate home-field advantage? The NFL regular season has reached its final weekend with the No. 1 seed in both the AFC and NFC still undecided. It's a high-stakes scramble for the first-round bye that could define the road to the Super Bowl.
The Hunt for the 2026 NFL Playoff No. 1 Seed in the AFC
The Denver Broncos currently sit in the driver's seat with a 13-3 record. If they defeat the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, they'll clinch the top spot and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. However, the New England Patriots and Jacksonville Jaguars are breathing down their necks.
For the Patriots to snatch the No. 1 seed, they must beat the Dolphins and hope for a Broncos stumble. The Jaguars face a steeper climb; they need a win over the Titans plus losses from both Denver and New England. Meanwhile, a historic rivalry heats up as the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens battle for the AFC North title and a final playoff berth.
NFC West Showdown: Seahawks vs. 49ers
In the NFC, it all comes down to a Saturday night clash between the Seattle Seahawks (13-3) and the San Francisco 49ers (12-4). The math is simple for Seattle: win or tie, and the conference runs through the Pacific Northwest. The 49ers, however, can leapfrog into the top seed with a victory on the road.
Further south, the Carolina Panthers (8-8) are fighting to clinch the NFC South against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Carolina holds the advantage with a potential tie being enough, while Tampa Bay faces a must-win scenario followed by a nervous wait for the Atlanta Falcons' result.
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