Who's in, who's out after Week 9 Sunday slate
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Key Points:
- After Week 9 of the 2026 NFL season, all 32 teams remain mathematically eligible for the playoffs, with no teams officially eliminated yet.
- The AFC playoff picture currently features division leaders Buffalo Bills, Denver Broncos, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Pittsburgh Steelers, with Kansas City Chiefs, Cincinnati Bengals, and New England Patriots holding wild card spots.
- In the NFC, division leaders include the San Francisco 49ers, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants, and Carolina Panthers, while the Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, and Green Bay Packers occupy the wild card positions.
- Several teams in both conferences remain in the hunt despite sub-.500 records, including the winless Los Angeles Chargers, highlighting a competitive race for the postseason.
- The playoff standings will continue to evolve as the season progresses, with updates following key games such as the Bears-Buccaneers matchup on Sunday night.
