nfl playoff picture
The gist
Entering Week 6, three NFL teams are undefeated and three sit 0-5.
Midseason projections now shape who controls their own playoff path.
How it unfolded
- Oct 11, 2026The San Francisco 49ers played at the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field in Seattle.
- Oct 12, 2026The Big Lead published its 2026 NFL playoff picture outlook entering Week 6, noting three undefeated and three winless teams.
- Oct 13, 2026The Athletic published its 2026 NFL Playoff Simulator with forecasts for playoff berths, division titles, No. 1 seeds and Super Bowl wins for every team.