What "NFL standings" means
"NFL standings" refers to the official ranking tables that list every NFL team’s win–loss–tie record, grouped by division and conference for the current season.[3][4][5][7]
These standings update after each game and show key details such as overall record, winning percentage and often home and road performance, making them the primary snapshot of where every team currently sits in the league hierarchy.[3][4][7]
Today’s NFL standings and division races
Late in the 2025 regular season, the standings highlight clear division leaders alongside tight races where several teams are separated by only a game or two.[3][4][5] In the NFC East, for example, Philadelphia leads the division with a strong double‑digit win total, ahead of Dallas, Washington and New York in the race for the crown.[3]
Conference and division standings tables maintained by the league and data services show how these leaders stack up against rivals across the AFC and NFC, emphasizing which clubs are close to clinching and which still need multiple wins to secure their positions.[4][5][7]
How the standings shape the playoff picture
Current NFL standings feed directly into playoff‑picture breakdowns, which use tiebreakers such as head‑to‑head results, division records and conference records to determine seeding if teams finish with identical marks.[4][5] These projections help clarify which teams hold critical advantages and which need help from other results to move up the bracket.[4][5][7]
As Week 16 games unfold, every change in the standings can shift potential first‑round matchups, home‑field advantage and wild card berths, making real‑time updates from official and major media sources essential for fans tracking postseason scenarios.[4][5][7]