Hence, divisions are named AFC West, NFC East, and so on.
The NFC (National Football Conference) and the AFC (American Football Conference) contenders are split up into eight groups of four based on their location within the US. This marks the final standings for the AFC and NFC conferences, thus allowing for playoff seeding.īefore diving into the nitty-gritty details concerning the playoffs, let’s first examine how teams can qualify. The NFL regular season ends on week 18, which is due to take place on January 6 and 7, 2024.