AFC playoff picture: Steelers to host No. 5 seed in wild-card round

The Pittsburgh Steelers have cemented their place in the 2025 postseason following their Week 18 victory over the Baltimore Ravens, setting themselves up for a collision course with the Houston Texans in the wild-card round of the playoffs.

Here’s an updated look at the AFC playoff seeding and bracket following the conclusion of the 2025 regular season, with several exciting matchups that fans can look forward to.

AFC playoff seeding

  • 1. (z) Denver Broncos, 14-3 record
  • 2. (y) New England Patriots, 14-3 record
  • 3. (y) Jacksonville Jaguars, 13-4 record
  • 4. (y) Pittsburgh Steelers, 10-7 record
  • 5. (x) Houston Texans, 12-5 record
  • 6. (x) Buffalo Bills, 12-5 record
  • 7. (x) Los Angeles Chargers, 11-6 record

Legend:

  • (x) — clinched playoff berth
  • (y) — clinched division
  • (z) — clinched No. 1 seed

AFC playoff bracket

  • Denver Broncos, first-round bye
  • Buffalo Bills @ Jacksonville Jaguars, January 11, at 1:00 p.m. EST
  • Los Angeles Chargers @ New England Patriots, January 11, at 8:00 p.m. EST
  • Houston Texans @ Pittsburgh Steelers, January 12, at 8:15 p.m. EST

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This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers set to host Texans in wild-card round of playoffs

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