With the conclusion of the Week 18 slate, the NFL regular season has concluded and with it, the playoff picture is complete.

The Sunday Night Football matchup between the Buffalo Bills and the Miami Dolphins was the final puzzle piece, determining the final seeding for the AFC. With their win over the Dolphins, the Bills claimed the AFC East title and the No. 2 seed.

In a day packed with division showdowns, there were two playoff spots available in each conference at the start of play Sunday.

Earlier in the day, the Houston Texans claimed the AFC South with the Jacksonville Jaguars' stunning loss to the Tennessee Titans.

In the NFC, the Dallas Cowboys' win over the Washington Commanders secured the NFC East title over the Philadelphia Eagles. Dallas secured the No. 2 seed, while the Eagles slot in at No. 5. In the NFC South, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers clinced the division, and the No. 4 seed, with a win over the Carolina Panthers.

The New Orleans Saints' dominant 48-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons not only eliminated the Falcons but also knocked the Minnesota Vikings out of contention. The Saints themselves, however, were eliminated after the Green Bay Packers defeated the Chicago Bears, as were the Seattle Seahawks,

Let's take a closer look at how the playoff picture came into focus after the conclusion of play Sunday.