NFL Week 14 Playoff Picture: Which Teams are eliminated from the playoffs?

The NFL is in full motion, and slowly but surely, the regular season is ending, with the league entering week 14. It has been filled with twists and turns, with many storylines being written and becoming a reality this season.

First off, a couple of teams have performed below expectations, making us wonder if a hex was put on them. Then we have the surprise packages and potential lottery teams running laps around their divisions. The league is unpredictable, and general managers can only get comfortable in this unique league.

So, at the start of week 14 of the 2022 season, there are a couple of storylines worth telling, and today we'll be delving into one. So sit back as we take you through the teams eliminated from playoff contention in 2022/2023.

Which teams are eliminated from the NFL Playoffs?

The two teams that have officially been eliminated from playoff contention in the 2022 NFL season are the Houston Texans and the Chicago Bears. This should not come as a surprise to ardent followers of the league, with both teams being poor performers for the entirety of the season.

The Texans have been on a tanking expedition since trading away Deshaun Watson to the Cleveland Browns, and the less said about the Bears, the better. Furthermore, a couple of teams with precarious records will join them at the end of week 14, as by then, each team will have just three weeks to get their act together.

Has any team made the NFL playoffs so far?

At the moment, not a single team has made the NFL Playoffs. Although, at the time of writing, the Philadelphia Eagles are the team in the best position to do so and possibly win it all. But for now, the Eagles, Vikings, Chiefs, and Bills might have to exercise patience.

The Eagles are the best team placed to qualify first for the Playoffs, while the Vikings are just a little behind. However, both teams have made radical improvements since the 2021 season, and it's great to see progress.

So what do the NFL Standings look like?

As per divisions, the NFL Standings currently look like this heading into week 14:

AFC North

1. Baltimore Ravens 8-4

2. Cincinnati Bengals 8-4

3. Cleveland Browns 5-7

4. Pittsburgh Steelers 5-7

AFC South

1. Tennessee Titans 7-5

2. Indianapolis Colts 4-8-1

3. Jacksonville Jaguars 4-8

4. Houston Texans 1-10-1

AFC East

1. Buffalo Bills 9-3

2. Miami Dolphins 8-4

3. New York Jets 7-5

4. New England Patriots 6-6

AFC West

1. Kansas City Chiefs 9-3

2. Los Angeles Chargers 6-6

3. Las Vegas Raiders 5-7

4. Denver Broncos 3-9

NFC North

1. Minnesota Vikings 10-2

2. Detroit Lions 5-7

3. Green Bay Packers 5-8

4. Chicago Bears 3-10

NFC South

1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6-6

2. Atlanta Falcons 5-8

3. Carolina Panthers 4-8

4. New Orleans Saints 4-9

NFC East

1. Philadelphia Eagles 11-1

2. Dallas Cowboys 9-3

3. New York Giants 7-4-1

4. Washington Commanders 7-5-1

NFC West

1. San Francisco 49ers 8-4

2. Seattle Seahawks 7-5

3. Arizona Cardinals 4-8

4. Los Angeles Rams 3-9