NFL playoff teams are starting to take shape as Week 16 slate games close. In the AFC, the Miami Dolphins got the victory they needed to start a four-way tie in the AFC for the final playoff spot. The Baltimore Ravens won while the Cleveland Browns and Indianapolis Colts lost – as all four teams are 10-5 ahead in the final week of the season.
In the NFC, the Chicago Bears need to win in Week 17 to reach the final playoff spot in the NFC. Chicago passed the Arizona Cardinals – losing Saturday – to secure a final playoff spot at the conference.
Below, you can find a breakdown of current conditions, how each club performs in Week 15 and what’s next on the schedule.
AFC East
X-Clashed Division Title
Away from e-playoffs
Buffalo bill
What to know: TBD after Monday’s game in the Patriots
Pending schedule: Patriots, Vs. Dolphins
Miami Dolphins
What to know: The Dolphins made an impossible comeback on the Raiders and need to win in Week 17 to get to the playoffs. Miami hosts its first 10-win season since 2016.
Pending schedule: On the bills
New England Patriots
What to know: TBD after Monday’s game vs. Bill
Pending schedule: Vs. Bills, vs. Jets
New York Jets
What to know: The Jets have won two in a row to play themselves out of the No. 1 pick in the draft. New York will be the No. 2 pick.
Pending schedule: On patriots
AFC North
|
x-steelers |
12 |
3 |
0 |
.800 |
+106 |
|
Crows |
10 |
5 |
0 |
.667 |
+130 |
|
Browns |
10 |
5 |
0 |
.667 |
-13 |
|
E-Bangles |
4 |
10 |
. |
.300 |
-78 |
Attached to the x-split title
Away from e-playoffs
Pittsburgh Steelers
What to know: The Stilters won the AFC North Division title with a win over the Colts. Bill is currently second in the Pittsburgh AFC Playoff Standing, not playing until Monday. The No. 2 seed is the most Pittsburgh can go to.
Pending schedule: At the Browns
Baltimore Ravens
What to know: The Ravens are a four-way pairing with the Colts, Browns and Dolphins. Baltimore is with a win next week.
Pending schedule: On the Bengals
Cleveland Browns
What to know: The loss to the Jets does not end the Browns’ playoff hopes. Despite a four-way tie with Miami, Baltimore and Indianapolis, Cleveland are in for a win next week.
Next game: Vs. Steelers
Cincinnati Bengals
What to know: The Bengals have won back-to-back games and are currently out of the top-five draft picks.
Pending schedule: Vs. Ravens
AFC South
Away from e-playoffs
Tennessee Titans
What to know: TBD after Sunday’s game at the Packers
Pending schedule: On the Packers, on the Texans
Indianapolis Colts
What to know: The Colts are in a four-way tie for the playoffs with the Brauts, Dolphins and Ravens. They need to win in Week 17 because they have lost a tiebreaker with each of those teams and will have to lose one of those three teams to make the playoffs.
Pending schedule: Vs. Jaguars
Houston Texans
What to know: The Texans are playing String, but they don’t have a top-five draft pick – which is related to Miami. Houston currently sits at No. 4 overall pick in the draft.
Pending schedule: Vs. Titans
Jacksonville Jaguars
What to know: The Wizards finished first overall in the draft with a loss of Bears and Jets hitting Browse.
Pending schedule: At the Colts
AFC West
Y-cliented home-field advantage
E-Eliminate from Playoffs
Kansas City Chiefs
What to know: The Chiefs took advantage of the home-field with a win against the Falcons and a first-round bye in the AFC.
Pending schedule: Vs. Chargers
Las Vegas Riders
What to know: The Raiders have been eliminated from the playoffs with the loss of the Duffy Duffins. Vegas is not losing the playoffs for the fourth year in a row.
Pending schedule: At the Broncos
Denver Broncos
What to know: TBD after Sunday’s game at Chargers
Pending schedule: On Chargers, vs. Riders
Los Angeles Chargers
What to know: TBD after Sunday’s game vs. Broncos
Pending schedule: Vs. At the Broncos, Chiefs
NFC East
The Washington Washington Football Team
What to know: TBD after Sunday’s game vs. Panthers
Pending schedule: At E Pales, the Panthers v
Dallas Cowboys
What to know: TBD after Sunday’s game vs Eagles
Pending schedule: Vs Eagles, on Giants
New York Giants
What to know: The Giants’ hopes of a division title culminated in their defeat with Baltimore. He needs a loss to Washington Washington to head a shot in Week 17.
Pending schedule: Vs. Cowboys
Philadelphia Eagles
What to know: TBD after Sunday’s game at Cowboys
Pending schedule: At Cowboys, Washington v
NFC North
|
x-packers |
11 |
3 |
0 |
.786 |
+95 |
|
Bear |
8 |
7 |
0 |
.533 |
+21 |
|
E. Vikings |
6 |
9 |
0 |
.400 |
-47 |
|
E-lions |
5 |
10 |
0 |
.333 |
-140 |
X-Clashed Division Title
Away from e-playoffs
Green Bay Packers
What to know: TBD after Sunday’s game vs. Titans
Pending schedule: Titans vs. Bears
Chicago Bears
What to know: The Bears got the No. 7 seed in the NFC with a defeat to the Jaguars. A win over the Packers in Week 17 – or a loss to the Cardinals – and Chicago make the playoffs.
Pending schedule: Packers Vs.
Minnesota Vikings
What to know: The Vikings were removed from the playoffs after the defeat of the Saints on Friday. This will be the second time in three years that Minnesota will lose a postseason.
Pending schedule: At the Lions
Detroit Lions
What to know: The Lions have lost 10 games in the season for the third year in a row after being booed by the Buccaneers. They pick the top-10 draft next week.
Pending schedule: Vs Vikings
NFC South
|
x-saints |
11 |
4 |
0 |
.733 |
+119 |
|
z-Buccaneers |
10 |
5 |
0 |
.667 |
+120 |
|
E-Panthers |
4 |
10 |
0 |
.286 |
-33 |
|
E-Falcons |
4 |
11 |
0 |
.267 |
-1 |
X-Clashed Division Title
Z-Clinked Playoff Spots
Away from e-playoffs
Saints of New Orleans
What to know: The Saints have a half-game behind Green Bay for the top seed in the conference with a win on Friday, and the Packers have a head-to-head tiebreaker. New Orleans has a tiebreaker for the No. 2 seed over Seattle based on its better record in the Conference Games, so it will stay with Friday’s win. Saints N.F.C. Entered the south.
Pending schedule: Vs. Panthers. Vikings
Tampa Bay Bookers
What to know: Tampa Bay won its first playoff berth since 2007 with a thrilling victory over the Lions. The Buccaneers are currently the No. 5 seed in the NFC Playoffs, but the Rams play later on Sunday.
Pending schedule: Vs. Falcons
Carolina Panthers
What to know: TBD after Sunday’s game in Washington
Pending schedule: At Washington, Saints
Atlanta Falcons
What to know: The Falcons are in line for the top-five picks after the chiefs suffered losses.
Pending schedule: On buccaneers
NFC West
|
z-Seahawks |
10 |
4 |
0 |
.714 |
+74 |
|
Rams |
9 |
5 |
0 |
.643 |
+76 |
|
Cardinals |
8 |
7 |
0 |
.571 |
+62 |
|
e-49ers |
6 |
9 |
0 |
.357 |
-19 |
Z-Clinked Playoff Spots
E-Eliminate from Playoffs
Seattle Seahawks
What to know: TBD after Sunday’s game vs. Rams
Pending schedule: Vs. Rams, on the 49ers
Los Angeles Rams
What to know: TBD after Sunday’s game at Seahawks
Pending schedule: On the Sihks, on the Cardinals
Cardinals of Arizona
What to know: The loss of the 49ers means Arizona will need a little help to make the playoffs. The Bears took the No. 7 seed with a win over the Jaguars on Sunday. Arizona needs a win in week 17 and a defeat to Chicago to make the playoffs.
Pending schedule: On the rams
San Francisco 49ers
What to know: The 49ers have been knocked out of the playoff race, but have played spoilers for the Cardinals with an upset victory.
Pending schedule: Vs. Seahawks
