The 2026 NFL playoff picture has sharpened entering Week 9, with the Buffalo Bills (6-1), San Francisco 49ers (6-1), Denver Broncos (6-2), and Jacksonville Jaguars (5-2) holding division leads and strong playoff probabilities above 85 percent in most models. In the AFC, the Chiefs, Bengals, and Patriots occupy wild-card spots while the Browns sit on the fringe at 5-3. The NFC features a tight North where the Vikings, Bears, Lions, and Packers remain in contention, alongside the Giants and a handful of teams like the Seahawks and Rams with swing games ahead. Recent results, including point-differential edges and divisional play, have stabilized favorites, though remaining schedules and tiebreakers continue to shape trader consensus on which squads secure one of the 14 postseason berths.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed team clinches a spot in the 2026-27 NFL Playoffs per the rules of the NFL. Otherwise, the associated market will resolve to "No". If at any point it becomes impossible for the listed team to advance to the 2026-27 NFL Playoffs (e.g. they are mathematically eliminated), the associated market will resolve to "No". Any tiebreaker will not be considered part of the NFL Playoffs. If the 2026-27 NFL Playoffs are cancelled, postponed to begin after January 24, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, or the full 14-team playoff field has not been officially confirmed by the NFL within that timeframe, this market will resolve to "No". The resolution source for this market will be official information from the NFL and/or the clinching team; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.