Playoff Picture
Updated 2026-10-25T03:38:07.675855+00:00 · ESPN public data
Source: ESPN public standings (records + ESPN playoff seeds). Guide only: not an official clinch or elimination; bubble lines and scenarios use simple wins/points pace and ignore complex tiebreakers.
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NFL
7 teams per conference make it (4 division winners + 3 wild cards). 17-game season.
American Football Conference
1Kansas City Chiefs5-0In position · No. 1 seed
To make it: Magic number 11: any combination of wins by them + losses by Cincinnati Bengals totaling 11 locks a top-7 spot. Keep pace: about 6 more wins in 12 games (the current 7-seed pace is ~11 wins).
What leaves them out: Falls out if Cincinnati Bengals passes them — they're 2 games clear of the first team out.
2Buffalo Bills5-1In position · No. 2 seed
To make it: Magic number 11: any combination of wins by them + losses by Cincinnati Bengals totaling 11 locks a top-7 spot. Keep pace: about 6 more wins in 11 games (the current 7-seed pace is ~11 wins).
What leaves them out: Falls out if Cincinnati Bengals passes them — they're 2 games clear of the first team out.
3Jacksonville Jaguars4-2In position · No. 3 seed
To make it: Magic number 12: any combination of wins by them + losses by Cincinnati Bengals totaling 12 locks a top-7 spot. Keep pace: about 7 more wins in 11 games (the current 7-seed pace is ~11 wins).
What leaves them out: Falls out if Cincinnati Bengals passes them — they're 1 game clear of the first team out.
4Cleveland Browns4-2In position · No. 4 seed
To make it: Magic number 12: any combination of wins by them + losses by Cincinnati Bengals totaling 12 locks a top-7 spot. Keep pace: about 7 more wins in 11 games (the current 7-seed pace is ~11 wins).
What leaves them out: Falls out if Cincinnati Bengals passes them — they're 1 game clear of the first team out.
5Denver Broncos4-2In position · No. 5 seed
To make it: Magic number 12: any combination of wins by them + losses by Cincinnati Bengals totaling 12 locks a top-7 spot. Keep pace: about 7 more wins in 11 games (the current 7-seed pace is ~11 wins).
What leaves them out: Falls out if Cincinnati Bengals passes them — they're 1 game clear of the first team out.
6Pittsburgh Steelers4-2In position · No. 6 seed
To make it: Magic number 12: any combination of wins by them + losses by Cincinnati Bengals totaling 12 locks a top-7 spot. Keep pace: about 7 more wins in 11 games (the current 7-seed pace is ~11 wins).
What leaves them out: Falls out if Cincinnati Bengals passes them — they're 1 game clear of the first team out.
7Baltimore Ravens4-2In position · No. 7 seed
To make it: Magic number 12: any combination of wins by them + losses by Cincinnati Bengals totaling 12 locks a top-7 spot. Keep pace: about 7 more wins in 11 games (the current 7-seed pace is ~11 wins).
What leaves them out: Falls out if Cincinnati Bengals passes them — they're 1 game clear of the first team out.
8Cincinnati Bengals3-2On the bubble · 1 game back
To make it: Needs ~8 wins in their final 12 games to reach the current 7-seed pace (~11 wins), and to stay ahead of Baltimore Ravens.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 5 more of 12 makes ~11 wins impossible.
9New England Patriots4-3On the bubble · 0 games back
To make it: Needs ~7 wins in their final 10 games to reach the current 7-seed pace (~11 wins), and to stay ahead of Baltimore Ravens.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 4 more of 10 makes ~11 wins impossible.
10Las Vegas Raiders3-3On the bubble · 1 game back
To make it: Needs ~8 wins in their final 11 games to reach the current 7-seed pace (~11 wins), and to stay ahead of Baltimore Ravens.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 4 more of 11 makes ~11 wins impossible.
11New York Jets2-4Out · 2 games back
To make it: Needs ~9 wins in their final 11 games to reach the current 7-seed pace (~11 wins), and to stay ahead of Baltimore Ravens.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 3 more of 11 makes ~11 wins impossible.
12Indianapolis Colts2-4Out · 2 games back
To make it: Needs ~9 wins in their final 11 games to reach the current 7-seed pace (~11 wins), and to stay ahead of Baltimore Ravens.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 3 more of 11 makes ~11 wins impossible.
13Houston Texans2-4Out · 2 games back
To make it: Needs ~9 wins in their final 11 games to reach the current 7-seed pace (~11 wins), and to stay ahead of Baltimore Ravens.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 3 more of 11 makes ~11 wins impossible.
14Tennessee Titans1-5Out · 3 games back
To make it: Needs ~10 wins in their final 11 games to reach the current 7-seed pace (~11 wins), and to stay ahead of Baltimore Ravens.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 2 more of 11 makes ~11 wins impossible.
15Miami Dolphins0-5Out · 4 games back
To make it: Needs ~11 wins in their final 12 games to reach the current 7-seed pace (~11 wins), and to stay ahead of Baltimore Ravens.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 2 more of 12 makes ~11 wins impossible.
16Los Angeles Chargers0-6Out · 4 games back
To make it: Needs ~11 wins in their final 11 games to reach the current 7-seed pace (~11 wins), and to stay ahead of Baltimore Ravens.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 1 more of 11 makes ~11 wins impossible.
National Football Conference
1San Francisco 49ers6-0In position · No. 1 seed
To make it: Magic number 9: any combination of wins by them + losses by Seattle Seahawks totaling 9 locks a top-7 spot. Keep pace: about 4 more wins in 11 games (the current 7-seed pace is ~10 wins).
What leaves them out: Falls out if Seattle Seahawks passes them — they're 3 games clear of the first team out.
2Minnesota Vikings5-0In position · No. 2 seed
To make it: Magic number 10: any combination of wins by them + losses by Seattle Seahawks totaling 10 locks a top-7 spot. Keep pace: about 5 more wins in 12 games (the current 7-seed pace is ~10 wins).
What leaves them out: Falls out if Seattle Seahawks passes them — they're 2 games clear of the first team out.
3Carolina Panthers3-2In position · No. 3 seed
To make it: Magic number 12: any combination of wins by them + losses by Seattle Seahawks totaling 12 locks a top-7 spot. Keep pace: about 7 more wins in 12 games (the current 7-seed pace is ~10 wins).
What leaves them out: Falls out if Seattle Seahawks passes them — they're 0 games clear of the first team out.
4New York Giants3-2-1In position · No. 4 seed
To make it: Magic number 11.5: any combination of wins by them + losses by Seattle Seahawks totaling 11.5 locks a top-7 spot. Keep pace: about 6.5 more wins in 11 games (the current 7-seed pace is ~10 wins).
What leaves them out: Falls out if Seattle Seahawks passes them — they're 0.5 games clear of the first team out.
5Chicago Bears5-2In position · No. 5 seed
To make it: Magic number 10: any combination of wins by them + losses by Seattle Seahawks totaling 10 locks a top-7 spot. Keep pace: about 5 more wins in 10 games (the current 7-seed pace is ~10 wins).
What leaves them out: Falls out if Seattle Seahawks passes them — they're 2 games clear of the first team out.
6Green Bay Packers4-2In position · No. 6 seed
To make it: Magic number 11: any combination of wins by them + losses by Seattle Seahawks totaling 11 locks a top-7 spot. Keep pace: about 6 more wins in 11 games (the current 7-seed pace is ~10 wins).
What leaves them out: Falls out if Seattle Seahawks passes them — they're 1 game clear of the first team out.
7Detroit Lions3-2In position · No. 7 seed
To make it: Magic number 12: any combination of wins by them + losses by Seattle Seahawks totaling 12 locks a top-7 spot. Keep pace: about 7 more wins in 12 games (the current 7-seed pace is ~10 wins).
What leaves them out: Falls out if Seattle Seahawks passes them — they're 0 games clear of the first team out.
8Seattle Seahawks3-3On the bubble · 0 games back
To make it: Needs ~7 wins in their final 11 games to reach the current 7-seed pace (~10 wins), and to stay ahead of Detroit Lions.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 5 more of 11 makes ~10 wins impossible.
9Atlanta Falcons2-4On the bubble · 1 game back
To make it: Needs ~8 wins in their final 11 games to reach the current 7-seed pace (~10 wins), and to stay ahead of Detroit Lions.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 4 more of 11 makes ~10 wins impossible.
10New Orleans Saints2-4On the bubble · 1 game back
To make it: Needs ~8 wins in their final 11 games to reach the current 7-seed pace (~10 wins), and to stay ahead of Detroit Lions.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 4 more of 11 makes ~10 wins impossible.
11Philadelphia Eagles2-4On the bubble · 1 game back
To make it: Needs ~8 wins in their final 11 games to reach the current 7-seed pace (~10 wins), and to stay ahead of Detroit Lions.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 4 more of 11 makes ~10 wins impossible.
12Dallas Cowboys2-4On the bubble · 1 game back
To make it: Needs ~8 wins in their final 11 games to reach the current 7-seed pace (~10 wins), and to stay ahead of Detroit Lions.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 4 more of 11 makes ~10 wins impossible.
13Arizona Cardinals2-4On the bubble · 1 game back
To make it: Needs ~8 wins in their final 11 games to reach the current 7-seed pace (~10 wins), and to stay ahead of Detroit Lions.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 4 more of 11 makes ~10 wins impossible.
14Los Angeles Rams2-4On the bubble · 1 game back
To make it: Needs ~8 wins in their final 11 games to reach the current 7-seed pace (~10 wins), and to stay ahead of Detroit Lions.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 4 more of 11 makes ~10 wins impossible.
15Washington Commanders1-4-1Out · 1.5 games back
To make it: Needs ~8.5 wins in their final 11 games to reach the current 7-seed pace (~10 wins), and to stay ahead of Detroit Lions.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 3 more of 11 makes ~10 wins impossible.
16Tampa Bay Buccaneers1-5Out · 2 games back
To make it: Needs ~9 wins in their final 11 games to reach the current 7-seed pace (~10 wins), and to stay ahead of Detroit Lions.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 3 more of 11 makes ~10 wins impossible.
NBA
Seeds 1–6 are in; 7–10 go to the play-in. 82-game season.
Eastern Conference
1Philadelphia 76ers3-0In position · No. 1 seed
To make it: Magic number 78: any combination of wins by them + losses by New York Knicks totaling 78 locks a top-10 spot. Keep pace: about 24 more wins in 79 games (the current 10-seed pace is ~27 wins).
What leaves them out: Falls out if New York Knicks passes them — they're 3 games clear of the first team out.
2Detroit Pistons2-0In position · No. 2 seed
To make it: Magic number 79: any combination of wins by them + losses by New York Knicks totaling 79 locks a top-10 spot. Keep pace: about 25 more wins in 80 games (the current 10-seed pace is ~27 wins).
What leaves them out: Falls out if New York Knicks passes them — they're 2 games clear of the first team out.
3Toronto Raptors2-0In position · No. 3 seed
To make it: Magic number 79: any combination of wins by them + losses by New York Knicks totaling 79 locks a top-10 spot. Keep pace: about 25 more wins in 80 games (the current 10-seed pace is ~27 wins).
What leaves them out: Falls out if New York Knicks passes them — they're 2 games clear of the first team out.
4Atlanta Hawks2-1In position · No. 4 seed
To make it: Magic number 79: any combination of wins by them + losses by New York Knicks totaling 79 locks a top-10 spot. Keep pace: about 25 more wins in 79 games (the current 10-seed pace is ~27 wins).
What leaves them out: Falls out if New York Knicks passes them — they're 2 games clear of the first team out.
5Charlotte Hornets2-1In position · No. 5 seed
To make it: Magic number 79: any combination of wins by them + losses by New York Knicks totaling 79 locks a top-10 spot. Keep pace: about 25 more wins in 79 games (the current 10-seed pace is ~27 wins).
What leaves them out: Falls out if New York Knicks passes them — they're 2 games clear of the first team out.
6Washington Wizards2-1In position · No. 6 seed
To make it: Magic number 79: any combination of wins by them + losses by New York Knicks totaling 79 locks a top-10 spot. Keep pace: about 25 more wins in 79 games (the current 10-seed pace is ~27 wins).
What leaves them out: Falls out if New York Knicks passes them — they're 2 games clear of the first team out.
7Boston Celtics1-1Play-in · No. 7 seed
To make it: In the play-in / wild-card round. To skip it, pass No. 6 Washington Wizards (2-1). Needs ~26 wins in their final 80 games to reach the current 10-seed pace (~27 wins), and to stay ahead of Chicago Bulls.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 55 more of 80 makes ~27 wins impossible.
8Cleveland Cavaliers1-1Play-in · No. 8 seed
To make it: In the play-in / wild-card round. To skip it, pass No. 6 Washington Wizards (2-1). Needs ~26 wins in their final 80 games to reach the current 10-seed pace (~27 wins), and to stay ahead of Chicago Bulls.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 55 more of 80 makes ~27 wins impossible.
9Indiana Pacers1-1Play-in · No. 9 seed
To make it: In the play-in / wild-card round. To skip it, pass No. 6 Washington Wizards (2-1). Needs ~26 wins in their final 80 games to reach the current 10-seed pace (~27 wins), and to stay ahead of Chicago Bulls.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 55 more of 80 makes ~27 wins impossible.
10Chicago Bulls1-2Play-in · No. 10 seed
To make it: In the play-in / wild-card round. To skip it, pass No. 6 Washington Wizards (2-1). Needs ~26 wins in their final 79 games to reach the current 10-seed pace (~27 wins), and to stay ahead of New York Knicks.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 54 more of 79 makes ~27 wins impossible.
11New York Knicks0-2On the bubble · 1 game back
To make it: In the play-in / wild-card round. To skip it, pass No. 6 Washington Wizards (2-1). Needs ~27 wins in their final 80 games to reach the current 10-seed pace (~27 wins), and to stay ahead of Chicago Bulls.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 54 more of 80 makes ~27 wins impossible.
12Brooklyn Nets0-2On the bubble · 1 game back
To make it: In the play-in / wild-card round. To skip it, pass No. 6 Washington Wizards (2-1). Needs ~27 wins in their final 80 games to reach the current 10-seed pace (~27 wins), and to stay ahead of Chicago Bulls.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 54 more of 80 makes ~27 wins impossible.
13Orlando Magic0-2On the bubble · 1 game back
To make it: In the play-in / wild-card round. To skip it, pass No. 6 Washington Wizards (2-1). Needs ~27 wins in their final 80 games to reach the current 10-seed pace (~27 wins), and to stay ahead of Chicago Bulls.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 54 more of 80 makes ~27 wins impossible.
14Milwaukee Bucks0-3On the bubble · 1 game back
To make it: In the play-in / wild-card round. To skip it, pass No. 6 Washington Wizards (2-1). Needs ~27 wins in their final 79 games to reach the current 10-seed pace (~27 wins), and to stay ahead of Chicago Bulls.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 53 more of 79 makes ~27 wins impossible.
15Miami Heat0-3On the bubble · 1 game back
To make it: In the play-in / wild-card round. To skip it, pass No. 6 Washington Wizards (2-1). Needs ~27 wins in their final 79 games to reach the current 10-seed pace (~27 wins), and to stay ahead of Chicago Bulls.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 53 more of 79 makes ~27 wins impossible.
Western Conference
1Houston Rockets3-0In position · No. 1 seed
To make it: Magic number 79: any combination of wins by them + losses by Denver Nuggets totaling 79 locks a top-10 spot. Keep pace: about 24 more wins in 79 games (the current 10-seed pace is ~27 wins).
What leaves them out: Falls out if Denver Nuggets passes them — they're 3 games clear of the first team out.
2Minnesota Timberwolves2-0In position · No. 2 seed
To make it: Magic number 80: any combination of wins by them + losses by Denver Nuggets totaling 80 locks a top-10 spot. Keep pace: about 25 more wins in 80 games (the current 10-seed pace is ~27 wins).
What leaves them out: Falls out if Denver Nuggets passes them — they're 2 games clear of the first team out.
3Portland Trail Blazers2-0In position · No. 3 seed
To make it: Magic number 80: any combination of wins by them + losses by Denver Nuggets totaling 80 locks a top-10 spot. Keep pace: about 25 more wins in 80 games (the current 10-seed pace is ~27 wins).
What leaves them out: Falls out if Denver Nuggets passes them — they're 2 games clear of the first team out.
4Los Angeles Lakers2-0In position · No. 4 seed
To make it: Magic number 80: any combination of wins by them + losses by Denver Nuggets totaling 80 locks a top-10 spot. Keep pace: about 25 more wins in 80 games (the current 10-seed pace is ~27 wins).
What leaves them out: Falls out if Denver Nuggets passes them — they're 2 games clear of the first team out.
5Oklahoma City Thunder2-0In position · No. 5 seed
To make it: Magic number 80: any combination of wins by them + losses by Denver Nuggets totaling 80 locks a top-10 spot. Keep pace: about 25 more wins in 80 games (the current 10-seed pace is ~27 wins).
What leaves them out: Falls out if Denver Nuggets passes them — they're 2 games clear of the first team out.
6Memphis Grizzlies2-0In position · No. 6 seed
To make it: Magic number 80: any combination of wins by them + losses by Denver Nuggets totaling 80 locks a top-10 spot. Keep pace: about 25 more wins in 80 games (the current 10-seed pace is ~27 wins).
What leaves them out: Falls out if Denver Nuggets passes them — they're 2 games clear of the first team out.
7LA Clippers1-1Play-in · No. 7 seed
To make it: In the play-in / wild-card round. To skip it, pass No. 6 Memphis Grizzlies (2-0). Needs ~26 wins in their final 80 games to reach the current 10-seed pace (~27 wins), and to stay ahead of Dallas Mavericks.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 55 more of 80 makes ~27 wins impossible.
8Utah Jazz1-1Play-in · No. 8 seed
To make it: In the play-in / wild-card round. To skip it, pass No. 6 Memphis Grizzlies (2-0). Needs ~26 wins in their final 80 games to reach the current 10-seed pace (~27 wins), and to stay ahead of Dallas Mavericks.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 55 more of 80 makes ~27 wins impossible.
9San Antonio Spurs1-2Play-in · No. 9 seed
To make it: In the play-in / wild-card round. To skip it, pass No. 6 Memphis Grizzlies (2-0). Needs ~26 wins in their final 79 games to reach the current 10-seed pace (~27 wins), and to stay ahead of Dallas Mavericks.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 54 more of 79 makes ~27 wins impossible.
10Dallas Mavericks1-2Play-in · No. 10 seed
To make it: In the play-in / wild-card round. To skip it, pass No. 6 Memphis Grizzlies (2-0). Needs ~26 wins in their final 79 games to reach the current 10-seed pace (~27 wins), and to stay ahead of Denver Nuggets.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 54 more of 79 makes ~27 wins impossible.
11Denver Nuggets0-1On the bubble · 1 game back
To make it: In the play-in / wild-card round. To skip it, pass No. 6 Memphis Grizzlies (2-0). Needs ~27 wins in their final 81 games to reach the current 10-seed pace (~27 wins), and to stay ahead of Dallas Mavericks.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 55 more of 81 makes ~27 wins impossible.
12Phoenix Suns0-1On the bubble · 1 game back
To make it: In the play-in / wild-card round. To skip it, pass No. 6 Memphis Grizzlies (2-0). Needs ~27 wins in their final 81 games to reach the current 10-seed pace (~27 wins), and to stay ahead of Dallas Mavericks.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 55 more of 81 makes ~27 wins impossible.
13New Orleans Pelicans0-2On the bubble · 1 game back
To make it: In the play-in / wild-card round. To skip it, pass No. 6 Memphis Grizzlies (2-0). Needs ~27 wins in their final 80 games to reach the current 10-seed pace (~27 wins), and to stay ahead of Dallas Mavericks.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 54 more of 80 makes ~27 wins impossible.
14Golden State Warriors0-2On the bubble · 1 game back
To make it: In the play-in / wild-card round. To skip it, pass No. 6 Memphis Grizzlies (2-0). Needs ~27 wins in their final 80 games to reach the current 10-seed pace (~27 wins), and to stay ahead of Dallas Mavericks.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 54 more of 80 makes ~27 wins impossible.
15Sacramento Kings0-2On the bubble · 1 game back
To make it: In the play-in / wild-card round. To skip it, pass No. 6 Memphis Grizzlies (2-0). Needs ~27 wins in their final 80 games to reach the current 10-seed pace (~27 wins), and to stay ahead of Dallas Mavericks.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 54 more of 80 makes ~27 wins impossible.
MLB
6 teams per league (3 division winners + 3 wild cards). 162-game season.
American League
1Tampa Bay Rays98-64Clinched (math)
To make it: Regular season complete — qualified.
What leaves them out: Falls out if Texas Rangers passes them — they're 18 games clear of the first team out.
2Cleveland Guardians85-77Clinched (math)
To make it: Regular season complete — qualified.
What leaves them out: Falls out if Texas Rangers passes them — they're 5 games clear of the first team out.
3Houston Astros81-81Clinched (math)
To make it: Regular season complete — qualified.
What leaves them out: Falls out if Texas Rangers passes them — they're 1 game clear of the first team out.
4New York Yankees93-68Clinched (math)
To make it: Keep pace: about 0 more wins in 1 games (the current 6-seed pace is ~84 wins).
What leaves them out: Falls out if Texas Rangers passes them — they're 13 games clear of the first team out.
5Boston Red Sox87-75Clinched (math)
To make it: Regular season complete — qualified.
What leaves them out: Falls out if Texas Rangers passes them — they're 7 games clear of the first team out.
6Chicago White Sox84-78Clinched (math)
To make it: Regular season complete — qualified.
What leaves them out: Falls out if Texas Rangers passes them — they're 4 games clear of the first team out.
7Texas Rangers80-82Eliminated (math)
To make it: Out of reach on wins alone.
What leaves them out: Max possible wins (80) is below the current 6-seed's total — out of reach.
8Baltimore Orioles79-82Eliminated (math)
To make it: Out of reach on wins alone.
What leaves them out: Max possible wins (80) is below the current 6-seed's total — out of reach.
9Toronto Blue Jays79-83Eliminated (math)
To make it: Out of reach on wins alone.
What leaves them out: Max possible wins (79) is below the current 6-seed's total — out of reach.
10Minnesota Twins77-85Eliminated (math)
To make it: Out of reach on wins alone.
What leaves them out: Max possible wins (77) is below the current 6-seed's total — out of reach.
11Detroit Tigers76-86Eliminated (math)
To make it: Out of reach on wins alone.
What leaves them out: Max possible wins (76) is below the current 6-seed's total — out of reach.
12Seattle Mariners76-86Eliminated (math)
To make it: Out of reach on wins alone.
What leaves them out: Max possible wins (76) is below the current 6-seed's total — out of reach.
13Kansas City Royals69-93Eliminated (math)
To make it: Out of reach on wins alone.
What leaves them out: Max possible wins (69) is below the current 6-seed's total — out of reach.
14Athletics64-98Eliminated (math)
To make it: Out of reach on wins alone.
What leaves them out: Max possible wins (64) is below the current 6-seed's total — out of reach.
15Los Angeles Angels62-100Eliminated (math)
To make it: Out of reach on wins alone.
What leaves them out: Max possible wins (62) is below the current 6-seed's total — out of reach.
National League
1Milwaukee Brewers103-59Clinched (math)
To make it: Regular season complete — qualified.
What leaves them out: Falls out if Arizona Diamondbacks passes them — they're 17 games clear of the first team out.
2Los Angeles Dodgers100-62Clinched (math)
To make it: Regular season complete — qualified.
What leaves them out: Falls out if Arizona Diamondbacks passes them — they're 14 games clear of the first team out.
3Atlanta Braves94-68Clinched (math)
To make it: Regular season complete — qualified.
What leaves them out: Falls out if Arizona Diamondbacks passes them — they're 8 games clear of the first team out.
4San Diego Padres91-71Clinched (math)
To make it: Regular season complete — qualified.
What leaves them out: Falls out if Arizona Diamondbacks passes them — they're 5 games clear of the first team out.
5Chicago Cubs89-73Clinched (math)
To make it: Regular season complete — qualified.
What leaves them out: Falls out if Arizona Diamondbacks passes them — they're 3 games clear of the first team out.
6Philadelphia Phillies88-74Clinched (math)
To make it: Regular season complete — qualified.
What leaves them out: Falls out if Arizona Diamondbacks passes them — they're 2 games clear of the first team out.
7Arizona Diamondbacks86-76Eliminated (math)
To make it: Out of reach on wins alone.
What leaves them out: Max possible wins (86) is below the current 6-seed's total — out of reach.
8Pittsburgh Pirates82-80Eliminated (math)
To make it: Out of reach on wins alone.
What leaves them out: Max possible wins (82) is below the current 6-seed's total — out of reach.
9Miami Marlins80-82Eliminated (math)
To make it: Out of reach on wins alone.
What leaves them out: Max possible wins (80) is below the current 6-seed's total — out of reach.
10St. Louis Cardinals77-85Eliminated (math)
To make it: Out of reach on wins alone.
What leaves them out: Max possible wins (77) is below the current 6-seed's total — out of reach.
11Washington Nationals77-85Eliminated (math)
To make it: Out of reach on wins alone.
What leaves them out: Max possible wins (77) is below the current 6-seed's total — out of reach.
12Cincinnati Reds75-87Eliminated (math)
To make it: Out of reach on wins alone.
What leaves them out: Max possible wins (75) is below the current 6-seed's total — out of reach.
13New York Mets74-88Eliminated (math)
To make it: Out of reach on wins alone.
What leaves them out: Max possible wins (74) is below the current 6-seed's total — out of reach.
14San Francisco Giants65-97Eliminated (math)
To make it: Out of reach on wins alone.
What leaves them out: Max possible wins (65) is below the current 6-seed's total — out of reach.
15Colorado Rockies58-104Eliminated (math)
To make it: Out of reach on wins alone.
What leaves them out: Max possible wins (58) is below the current 6-seed's total — out of reach.
NHL
8 teams per conference (top 3 in each division + 2 wild cards). Ranked by points (2 per win, 1 per OT/SO loss). 82-game season.
Eastern Conference
1Carolina Hurricanes9-2-2, 20 PTSIn position · No. 1 seed
To make it: Magic number 137: any combination of points by them + points dropped by New York Islanders totaling 137 locks a top-8 spot. Keep pace: about 78 more points in 69 games (the current 8-seed pace is ~98 points).
What leaves them out: Falls out if New York Islanders passes them — they're 8 points clear of the first team out.
2Boston Bruins9-2-1, 19 PTSIn position · No. 2 seed
To make it: Magic number 138: any combination of points by them + points dropped by New York Islanders totaling 138 locks a top-8 spot. Keep pace: about 79 more points in 70 games (the current 8-seed pace is ~98 points).
What leaves them out: Falls out if New York Islanders passes them — they're 7 points clear of the first team out.
3Ottawa Senators8-4-0, 16 PTSIn position · No. 3 seed
To make it: Magic number 141: any combination of points by them + points dropped by New York Islanders totaling 141 locks a top-8 spot. Keep pace: about 82 more points in 70 games (the current 8-seed pace is ~98 points).
What leaves them out: Falls out if New York Islanders passes them — they're 4 points clear of the first team out.
4Toronto Maple Leafs7-4-2, 16 PTSIn position · No. 4 seed
To make it: Magic number 141: any combination of points by them + points dropped by New York Islanders totaling 141 locks a top-8 spot. Keep pace: about 82 more points in 69 games (the current 8-seed pace is ~98 points).
What leaves them out: Falls out if New York Islanders passes them — they're 4 points clear of the first team out.
5New York Rangers7-5-1, 15 PTSIn position · No. 5 seed
To make it: Magic number 142: any combination of points by them + points dropped by New York Islanders totaling 142 locks a top-8 spot. Keep pace: about 83 more points in 69 games (the current 8-seed pace is ~98 points).
What leaves them out: Falls out if New York Islanders passes them — they're 3 points clear of the first team out.
6Tampa Bay Lightning7-3-0, 14 PTSIn position · No. 6 seed
To make it: Magic number 143: any combination of points by them + points dropped by New York Islanders totaling 143 locks a top-8 spot. Keep pace: about 84 more points in 72 games (the current 8-seed pace is ~98 points).
What leaves them out: Falls out if New York Islanders passes them — they're 2 points clear of the first team out.
7New Jersey Devils7-4-0, 14 PTSIn position · No. 7 seed
To make it: Magic number 143: any combination of points by them + points dropped by New York Islanders totaling 143 locks a top-8 spot. Keep pace: about 84 more points in 71 games (the current 8-seed pace is ~98 points).
What leaves them out: Falls out if New York Islanders passes them — they're 2 points clear of the first team out.
8Washington Capitals6-4-0, 12 PTSIn position · No. 8 seed
To make it: Magic number 145: any combination of points by them + points dropped by New York Islanders totaling 145 locks a top-8 spot. Keep pace: about 86 more points in 72 games (the current 8-seed pace is ~98 points).
What leaves them out: Falls out if New York Islanders passes them — they're 0 points clear of the first team out.
9New York Islanders5-3-2, 12 PTSOn the bubble · 0 points back
To make it: Needs ~86 points in their final 72 games to reach the current 8-seed pace (~98 points), and to stay ahead of Washington Capitals.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 30 more of 72 makes ~98 points impossible.
10Montreal Canadiens5-3-2, 12 PTSOn the bubble · 0 points back
To make it: Needs ~86 points in their final 72 games to reach the current 8-seed pace (~98 points), and to stay ahead of Washington Capitals.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 30 more of 72 makes ~98 points impossible.
11Florida Panthers5-4-2, 12 PTSOn the bubble · 0 points back
To make it: Needs ~86 points in their final 71 games to reach the current 8-seed pace (~98 points), and to stay ahead of Washington Capitals.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 29 more of 71 makes ~98 points impossible.
12Detroit Red Wings4-3-3, 11 PTSOn the bubble · 1 points back
To make it: Needs ~87 points in their final 72 games to reach the current 8-seed pace (~98 points), and to stay ahead of Washington Capitals.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 29 more of 72 makes ~98 points impossible.
13Buffalo Sabres4-4-3, 11 PTSOn the bubble · 1 points back
To make it: Needs ~87 points in their final 71 games to reach the current 8-seed pace (~98 points), and to stay ahead of Washington Capitals.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 28 more of 71 makes ~98 points impossible.
14Pittsburgh Penguins5-6-1, 11 PTSOn the bubble · 1 points back
To make it: Needs ~87 points in their final 70 games to reach the current 8-seed pace (~98 points), and to stay ahead of Washington Capitals.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 27 more of 70 makes ~98 points impossible.
15Philadelphia Flyers3-7-3, 9 PTSOn the bubble · 3 points back
To make it: Needs ~89 points in their final 69 games to reach the current 8-seed pace (~98 points), and to stay ahead of Washington Capitals.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 25 more of 69 makes ~98 points impossible.
16Columbus Blue Jackets4-5-0, 8 PTSOn the bubble · 4 points back
To make it: Needs ~90 points in their final 73 games to reach the current 8-seed pace (~98 points), and to stay ahead of Washington Capitals.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 29 more of 73 makes ~98 points impossible.
Western Conference
1Edmonton Oilers8-2-1, 17 PTSIn position · No. 1 seed
To make it: Magic number 139: any combination of points by them + points dropped by Winnipeg Jets totaling 139 locks a top-8 spot. Keep pace: about 72 more points in 71 games (the current 8-seed pace is ~89 points).
What leaves them out: Falls out if Winnipeg Jets passes them — they're 6 points clear of the first team out.
2Vegas Golden Knights8-4-1, 17 PTSIn position · No. 2 seed
To make it: Magic number 139: any combination of points by them + points dropped by Winnipeg Jets totaling 139 locks a top-8 spot. Keep pace: about 72 more points in 69 games (the current 8-seed pace is ~89 points).
What leaves them out: Falls out if Winnipeg Jets passes them — they're 6 points clear of the first team out.
3Seattle Kraken7-3-1, 15 PTSIn position · No. 3 seed
To make it: Magic number 141: any combination of points by them + points dropped by Winnipeg Jets totaling 141 locks a top-8 spot. Keep pace: about 74 more points in 71 games (the current 8-seed pace is ~89 points).
What leaves them out: Falls out if Winnipeg Jets passes them — they're 4 points clear of the first team out.
4Utah Mammoth7-4-0, 14 PTSIn position · No. 4 seed
To make it: Magic number 142: any combination of points by them + points dropped by Winnipeg Jets totaling 142 locks a top-8 spot. Keep pace: about 75 more points in 71 games (the current 8-seed pace is ~89 points).
What leaves them out: Falls out if Winnipeg Jets passes them — they're 3 points clear of the first team out.
5Minnesota Wild6-3-2, 14 PTSIn position · No. 5 seed
To make it: Magic number 142: any combination of points by them + points dropped by Winnipeg Jets totaling 142 locks a top-8 spot. Keep pace: about 75 more points in 71 games (the current 8-seed pace is ~89 points).
What leaves them out: Falls out if Winnipeg Jets passes them — they're 3 points clear of the first team out.
6Dallas Stars6-3-1, 13 PTSIn position · No. 6 seed
To make it: Magic number 143: any combination of points by them + points dropped by Winnipeg Jets totaling 143 locks a top-8 spot. Keep pace: about 76 more points in 72 games (the current 8-seed pace is ~89 points).
What leaves them out: Falls out if Winnipeg Jets passes them — they're 2 points clear of the first team out.
7Colorado Avalanche6-4-1, 13 PTSIn position · No. 7 seed
To make it: Magic number 143: any combination of points by them + points dropped by Winnipeg Jets totaling 143 locks a top-8 spot. Keep pace: about 76 more points in 71 games (the current 8-seed pace is ~89 points).
What leaves them out: Falls out if Winnipeg Jets passes them — they're 2 points clear of the first team out.
8San Jose Sharks6-5-1, 13 PTSIn position · No. 8 seed
To make it: Magic number 143: any combination of points by them + points dropped by Winnipeg Jets totaling 143 locks a top-8 spot. Keep pace: about 76 more points in 70 games (the current 8-seed pace is ~89 points).
What leaves them out: Falls out if Winnipeg Jets passes them — they're 2 points clear of the first team out.
9Winnipeg Jets4-3-3, 11 PTSOn the bubble · 2 points back
To make it: Needs ~78 points in their final 72 games to reach the current 8-seed pace (~89 points), and to stay ahead of San Jose Sharks.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 34 more of 72 makes ~89 points impossible.
10St. Louis Blues5-5-1, 11 PTSOn the bubble · 2 points back
To make it: Needs ~78 points in their final 71 games to reach the current 8-seed pace (~89 points), and to stay ahead of San Jose Sharks.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 33 more of 71 makes ~89 points impossible.
11Nashville Predators3-3-4, 10 PTSOn the bubble · 3 points back
To make it: Needs ~79 points in their final 72 games to reach the current 8-seed pace (~89 points), and to stay ahead of San Jose Sharks.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 33 more of 72 makes ~89 points impossible.
12Anaheim Ducks5-6-0, 10 PTSOn the bubble · 3 points back
To make it: Needs ~79 points in their final 71 games to reach the current 8-seed pace (~89 points), and to stay ahead of San Jose Sharks.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 32 more of 71 makes ~89 points impossible.
13Calgary Flames3-6-0, 6 PTSOut · 7 points back
To make it: Needs ~83 points in their final 73 games to reach the current 8-seed pace (~89 points), and to stay ahead of San Jose Sharks.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 32 more of 73 makes ~89 points impossible.
14Los Angeles Kings2-5-2, 6 PTSOut · 7 points back
To make it: Needs ~83 points in their final 73 games to reach the current 8-seed pace (~89 points), and to stay ahead of San Jose Sharks.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 32 more of 73 makes ~89 points impossible.
15Chicago Blackhawks3-7-0, 6 PTSOut · 7 points back
To make it: Needs ~83 points in their final 72 games to reach the current 8-seed pace (~89 points), and to stay ahead of San Jose Sharks.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 31 more of 72 makes ~89 points impossible.
16Vancouver Canucks2-9-1, 5 PTSOut · 8 points back
To make it: Needs ~84 points in their final 70 games to reach the current 8-seed pace (~89 points), and to stay ahead of San Jose Sharks.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 29 more of 70 makes ~89 points impossible.
MLS
Top 7 per conference go straight to Round One; 8–9 play the Wild Card match. Ranked by points (3 per win, 1 per draw). 34-game season.
Eastern Conference
1Nashville SC21-7-3Clinched (math)
To make it: Keep pace: about 0 more points in 3 games (the current 9-seed pace is ~43 points).
What leaves them out: Falls out if Columbus Crew passes them — they're 32 points clear of the first team out.
2New England Revolution17-4-10Clinched (math)
To make it: Keep pace: about 0 more points in 3 games (the current 9-seed pace is ~43 points).
What leaves them out: Falls out if Columbus Crew passes them — they're 17 points clear of the first team out.
3Inter Miami CF15-10-6Clinched (math)
To make it: Keep pace: about 0 more points in 3 games (the current 9-seed pace is ~43 points).
What leaves them out: Falls out if Columbus Crew passes them — they're 17 points clear of the first team out.
4Chicago Fire FC15-6-10Clinched (math)
To make it: Keep pace: about 0 more points in 3 games (the current 9-seed pace is ~43 points).
What leaves them out: Falls out if Columbus Crew passes them — they're 13 points clear of the first team out.
5Charlotte FC13-8-9In position · No. 5 seed
To make it: Magic number 1: any combination of points by them + points dropped by Columbus Crew totaling 1 locks a top-9 spot. Keep pace: about 0 more points in 4 games (the current 9-seed pace is ~43 points).
What leaves them out: Falls out if Columbus Crew passes them — they're 9 points clear of the first team out.
6Philadelphia Union13-7-11In position · No. 6 seed
To make it: Magic number 2: any combination of points by them + points dropped by Columbus Crew totaling 2 locks a top-9 spot. Keep pace: about 0 more points in 3 games (the current 9-seed pace is ~43 points).
What leaves them out: Falls out if Columbus Crew passes them — they're 8 points clear of the first team out.
7Orlando City SC12-6-13In position · No. 7 seed
To make it: Magic number 6: any combination of points by them + points dropped by Columbus Crew totaling 6 locks a top-9 spot. Keep pace: about 1 more points in 3 games (the current 9-seed pace is ~43 points).
What leaves them out: Falls out if Columbus Crew passes them — they're 4 points clear of the first team out.
8FC Cincinnati11-9-11Play-in · No. 8 seed
To make it: In the play-in / wild-card round. To skip it, pass No. 7 Orlando City SC (12-6-13). Needs ~1 points in their final 3 games to reach the current 9-seed pace (~43 points), and to stay ahead of Red Bull New York.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 3 more of 3 makes ~43 points impossible.
9Red Bull New York11-6-14Play-in · No. 9 seed
To make it: In the play-in / wild-card round. To skip it, pass No. 7 Orlando City SC (12-6-13). Needs ~4 points in their final 3 games to reach the current 9-seed pace (~43 points), and to stay ahead of Columbus Crew.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 2 more of 3 makes ~43 points impossible.
10Columbus Crew11-5-15On the bubble · 1 points back
To make it: In the play-in / wild-card round. To skip it, pass No. 7 Orlando City SC (12-6-13). Needs ~5 points in their final 3 games to reach the current 9-seed pace (~43 points), and to stay ahead of Red Bull New York.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 2 more of 3 makes ~43 points impossible.
11Toronto FC8-12-11On the bubble · 3 points back
To make it: In the play-in / wild-card round. To skip it, pass No. 7 Orlando City SC (12-6-13). Needs ~7 points in their final 3 games to reach the current 9-seed pace (~43 points), and to stay ahead of Red Bull New York.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 1 more of 3 makes ~43 points impossible.
12New York City FC8-11-12On the bubble · 4 points back
To make it: In the play-in / wild-card round. To skip it, pass No. 7 Orlando City SC (12-6-13). Needs ~8 points in their final 3 games to reach the current 9-seed pace (~43 points), and to stay ahead of Red Bull New York.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 1 more of 3 makes ~43 points impossible.
13D.C. United7-12-12Out · 6 points back
To make it: Out of reach on wins alone.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 1 more of 3 makes ~43 points impossible.
14Atlanta United FC8-6-17Out · 9 points back
To make it: Out of reach on wins alone.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 1 more of 3 makes ~43 points impossible.
15CF Montréal6-7-18Eliminated (math)
To make it: Out of reach on wins alone.
What leaves them out: Max possible points (34) is below the current 9-seed's total — out of reach.
Western Conference
1Vancouver Whitecaps16-7-8Clinched (math)
To make it: Keep pace: about 0 more points in 3 games (the current 9-seed pace is ~44 points).
What leaves them out: Falls out if Real Salt Lake passes them — they're 16 points clear of the first team out.
2FC Dallas15-9-7Clinched (math)
To make it: Keep pace: about 0 more points in 3 games (the current 9-seed pace is ~44 points).
What leaves them out: Falls out if Real Salt Lake passes them — they're 15 points clear of the first team out.
3St. Louis CITY SC14-9-8Clinched (math)
To make it: Keep pace: about 0 more points in 3 games (the current 9-seed pace is ~44 points).
What leaves them out: Falls out if Real Salt Lake passes them — they're 12 points clear of the first team out.
4San Jose Earthquakes13-9-9In position · No. 4 seed
To make it: Magic number 1: any combination of points by them + points dropped by Real Salt Lake totaling 1 locks a top-9 spot. Keep pace: about 0 more points in 3 games (the current 9-seed pace is ~44 points).
What leaves them out: Falls out if Real Salt Lake passes them — they're 9 points clear of the first team out.
5Houston Dynamo FC13-9-9In position · No. 5 seed
To make it: Magic number 1: any combination of points by them + points dropped by Real Salt Lake totaling 1 locks a top-9 spot. Keep pace: about 0 more points in 3 games (the current 9-seed pace is ~44 points).
What leaves them out: Falls out if Real Salt Lake passes them — they're 9 points clear of the first team out.
6LAFC12-10-9In position · No. 6 seed
To make it: Magic number 3: any combination of points by them + points dropped by Real Salt Lake totaling 3 locks a top-9 spot. Keep pace: about 0 more points in 3 games (the current 9-seed pace is ~44 points).
What leaves them out: Falls out if Real Salt Lake passes them — they're 7 points clear of the first team out.
7Seattle Sounders FC11-9-10In position · No. 7 seed
To make it: Magic number 7: any combination of points by them + points dropped by Real Salt Lake totaling 7 locks a top-9 spot. Keep pace: about 2 more points in 4 games (the current 9-seed pace is ~44 points).
What leaves them out: Falls out if Real Salt Lake passes them — they're 3 points clear of the first team out.
8Colorado Rapids12-6-13Play-in · No. 8 seed
To make it: In the play-in / wild-card round. To skip it, pass No. 7 Seattle Sounders FC (11-9-10). Needs ~2 points in their final 3 games to reach the current 9-seed pace (~44 points), and to stay ahead of LA Galaxy.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 3 more of 3 makes ~44 points impossible.
9LA Galaxy10-10-11Play-in · No. 9 seed
To make it: In the play-in / wild-card round. To skip it, pass No. 7 Seattle Sounders FC (11-9-10). Needs ~4 points in their final 3 games to reach the current 9-seed pace (~44 points), and to stay ahead of Real Salt Lake.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 2 more of 3 makes ~44 points impossible.
10Real Salt Lake11-6-14On the bubble · 1 points back
To make it: In the play-in / wild-card round. To skip it, pass No. 7 Seattle Sounders FC (11-9-10). Needs ~5 points in their final 3 games to reach the current 9-seed pace (~44 points), and to stay ahead of LA Galaxy.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 2 more of 3 makes ~44 points impossible.
11Minnesota United FC8-11-12Out · 5 points back
To make it: Needs ~9 points in their final 3 games to reach the current 9-seed pace (~44 points), and to stay ahead of LA Galaxy.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 1 more of 3 makes ~44 points impossible.
12Portland Timbers9-7-14Out · 6 points back
To make it: Needs ~10 points in their final 4 games to reach the current 9-seed pace (~44 points), and to stay ahead of LA Galaxy.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 1 more of 4 makes ~44 points impossible.
13San Diego FC8-10-12Out · 6 points back
To make it: Needs ~10 points in their final 4 games to reach the current 9-seed pace (~44 points), and to stay ahead of LA Galaxy.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 1 more of 4 makes ~44 points impossible.
14Austin FC8-10-13Out · 6 points back
To make it: Out of reach on wins alone.
What leaves them out: Every loss shrinks the margin: losing 1 more of 3 makes ~44 points impossible.
15Sporting Kansas City6-4-21Eliminated (math)
To make it: Out of reach on wins alone.
What leaves them out: Max possible points (31) is below the current 9-seed's total — out of reach.
WNBA
Top 8 overall make it, regardless of conference. 44-game season. Regular season is over — this is the final field.
League-wide
1Minnesota Lynx33-11Clinched (math)
To make it: Regular season complete — qualified.
What leaves them out: Falls out if Portland Fire passes them — they're 16 games clear of the first team out.
2Golden State Valkyries32-12Clinched (math)
To make it: Regular season complete — qualified.
What leaves them out: Falls out if Portland Fire passes them — they're 15 games clear of the first team out.
3Las Vegas Aces31-13Clinched (math)
To make it: Regular season complete — qualified.
What leaves them out: Falls out if Portland Fire passes them — they're 14 games clear of the first team out.
4Atlanta Dream30-14Clinched (math)
To make it: Regular season complete — qualified.
What leaves them out: Falls out if Portland Fire passes them — they're 13 games clear of the first team out.
5Washington Mystics28-16Clinched (math)
To make it: Regular season complete — qualified.
What leaves them out: Falls out if Portland Fire passes them — they're 11 games clear of the first team out.
6Indiana Fever28-16Clinched (math)
To make it: Regular season complete — qualified.
What leaves them out: Falls out if Portland Fire passes them — they're 11 games clear of the first team out.
7Dallas Wings27-17Clinched (math)
To make it: Regular season complete — qualified.
What leaves them out: Falls out if Portland Fire passes them — they're 10 games clear of the first team out.
8New York Liberty26-18Clinched (math)
To make it: Regular season complete — qualified.
What leaves them out: Falls out if Portland Fire passes them — they're 9 games clear of the first team out.
9Portland Fire17-27Eliminated (math)
To make it: Out of reach on wins alone.
What leaves them out: Max possible wins (17) is below the current 8-seed's total — out of reach.
10Chicago Sky16-28Eliminated (math)
To make it: Out of reach on wins alone.
What leaves them out: Max possible wins (16) is below the current 8-seed's total — out of reach.
11Los Angeles Sparks16-28Eliminated (math)
To make it: Out of reach on wins alone.
What leaves them out: Max possible wins (16) is below the current 8-seed's total — out of reach.
12Phoenix Mercury16-28Eliminated (math)
To make it: Out of reach on wins alone.
What leaves them out: Max possible wins (16) is below the current 8-seed's total — out of reach.
13Toronto Tempo11-33Eliminated (math)
To make it: Out of reach on wins alone.
What leaves them out: Max possible wins (11) is below the current 8-seed's total — out of reach.
14Connecticut Sun11-33Eliminated (math)
To make it: Out of reach on wins alone.
What leaves them out: Max possible wins (11) is below the current 8-seed's total — out of reach.
15Seattle Storm8-36Eliminated (math)
To make it: Out of reach on wins alone.
What leaves them out: Max possible wins (8) is below the current 8-seed's total — out of reach.
How this is calculated
Seeds and records come straight from ESPN public standings. Remaining games = season length − games played. Floor = current wins (or points); ceiling = floor + every remaining game won. Eliminated (math) = ceiling is below the current last playoff spot. Clinched (math) = already ahead of the first team out's ceiling. Magic number = own wins + that chaser's losses needed to lock it. Official tiebreakers (head-to-head, division, conference record, etc.) are not fully resolved, so ties can go either way.
How we figure it: seeds come straight from ESPN's standings feed. "Bubble" and scenario lines are simple points/wins math (pace of the last playoff spot) and ignore tiebreakers, so treat them as a guide, not an official clinch/elimination. Refreshed with the site's ESPN data cadence.