NFL Standings

2026 Season

Pairwise Standings · Matchup & Grid · Tiebreaker rules

Tiebreaker Rules

Each matchup is decided by the first criterion that separates the two teams. Same-division pairs use the divisional list; all other pairs use the conference list. A matchup still level after net points is a tie.

Divisional

  1. Head-to-head
  2. Division record
  3. Common games
  4. Conference record
  5. Strength of victory
  6. Strength of schedule
  7. Combined points rank (conference)
  8. Combined points rank (all teams)
  9. Net points in common games
  10. Net points in all games
  11. Net touchdowns in all games

Conference

  1. Head-to-head
  2. Conference record
  3. Common games (minimum 4)
  4. Strength of victory
  5. Strength of schedule
  6. Combined points rank (conference)
  7. Combined points rank (all teams)
  8. Net points in conference games
  9. Net points in all games
  10. Net touchdowns in all games

Net touchdowns are not in the games data, so a matchup that reaches that step is a tie.