The Importance of the NFL Standings

The NFL standings are a record of each team's win-loss record for a given season.

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The team with the best record in each division (AFC East, AFC North, etc.) is crowned the division champion and qualifies for the playoffs.

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The Importance of the NFL Standings

A Look at How Teams Qualify for the Playoffs

The NFL standings are a record of each team's win-loss record for a given season.

The NFL standings are a record of each team's win-loss record for a given season.

The team with the best record in each division (AFC East, AFC North, etc.) is crowned the division champion and qualifies for the playoffs.

The team with the best record in each division (AFC East, AFC North, etc.) is crowned the division champion and qualifies for the playoffs.

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