The slate of week 16 games is closing as far as the NFL playoff race is concerned. At the AFC, the Miami Dolphins got the victory they needed to start a four-way tie for the final playoff spot. The Baltimore Ravens won and the Cleveland Browns and Indianapolis Colts lost, giving the four teams a 10-5 lead in the final week of the season.
In the NFC, the Chicago Bears need to win in Week 17 to get a playoff spot. The winning playoff between the Arizona Cardinals and the Los Angeles Rams will also lock the venue. The Seattle Seahawks picked up NFC West with a win on Sunday.
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
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Buffalo bill
What to know: Josh Allen and Stephen Diggs crushed the Patriots behind the big night.
Pending schedule: Vs. Dolphins
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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 is currently ranked 5th in the AFC Playoff Race, although the Dolphins have the same record as the Colts, Ravens and Browns. The Dolphins win the tiebreaker over the Colts and Ravens based on the best winning percentage in the conference conference. The division tiebreaker was used to eliminate Cleveland in the formula as it is based on the Baltimore tiebreaker’s win-win percentage.
Pending schedule: On the bills
New England Patriots
What to know: Blowout loss is the first losing season in 20 years.
Pending schedule: 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
|
Y-Steelers |
12 |
3 |
0 |
.800 |
+106 |
|
Crows |
10 |
5 |
0 |
.667 |
+130 |
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Browns |
10 |
5 |
0 |
.667 |
-13 |
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E-Bangles |
4 |
10 |
. |
.300 |
-78 |
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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. If Bill wins, Pittsburgh comes in at No. 3 because Buffalo has a head-to-head tiebreaker.
Pending schedule: At the Browns
Baltimore Ravens
What to know: The Ravens are in a four-way tie with the Colts, Browns and Dolphins at 10-5. Baltimore is next week with a win and is currently ranked 6th in the playoff race. The Dolphins win the tiebreaker over the Colts and Ravens based on the best winning percentage in the Colfrance Games, but the Ravens have a tiebreaker over the Colts since Baltimore beat Indianapolis earlier this season. The division tiebreaker was used to eliminate Cleveland in the formula as it is based on the Baltimore tiebreaker’s win-win percentage.
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 pairing with Miami, Baltimore and Indianapolis, Cleveland is in for a win next week. The Browns are currently ranked 7th in the AFC Playoff Race. The Dolphins tiebreaker wins over the Colts and Ravens based on the best winning percentage in the conference games. The division tiebreaker was used to eliminate Cleveland in the formula as it is based on the Baltimore tiebreaker’s win-win percentage. Cleveland finished last on Indianapolis as the Browns beat the Colts earlier in the season.
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
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Tennessee Titans
What to know: The Titans fell to the Packers on Sunday night, but they could beat AFC South with a win over Houston in Week 17. They will also win the division with the defeat of the Colts. The Titans have a tiebreaker over the Colts based on their best winning percentage in division games.
Pending schedule: On 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. The Dolphins tiebreaker wins over the Colts and Ravens based on the best winning percentage in the conference games. The division tiebreaker was used to eliminate Cleveland in the formula as it is based on the Baltimore tiebreaker’s win-win percentage. Indianapolis loses the tiebreaker against the Browns and Ravens as the Colts lost a head-to-head match on both teams, making them the 8th-ranked winners in the AFC Playoff Race. The Colts will beat AFC South with a win and the Titans with a defeat. Tennessee has earned a tiebreaker over Indianapolis based on the best winning percentage in division games.
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. That pick currently sits at No. 4 overall 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
|
Z-Chiefs |
14 |
. |
0 |
.933 |
+128 |
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E-Raiders |
7 |
8 |
0 |
.467 |
-45 |
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E-chargers |
6 |
9 |
0 |
.400 |
-59 |
|
E-Broncos |
5 |
10 |
0 |
.333 |
-122 |
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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
Los Angeles Chargers
What to know: The Chargers played themselves out of the top-10 draft pick with a win over the Broncos. He has his franchise quarterback at Justin Herbert.
Pending schedule: On the chiefs
Denver Broncos
What to know: Denver locks the top-10 draft pick with a loss in Week 17 as the Broncos play the string.
Pending schedule: Vs. Riders
NFC East
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The Washington Washington Football Team
What to know: Despite the loss to Carolina, Washington is in first place in the division. The win over the Eagles wrapped up in the NFC East.
Pending schedule: On the Eagles
Dallas Cowboys
What to know: The Cowboys kept their division title alive with a win over the Eagles, knocking Philadelphia out of the postseason. They need to beat the Giants and beat Washington from Philadelphia.
Pending schedule: On the Giants
New York Giants
What to know: The Giants’ hopes of a division title culminated in their defeat with Baltimore. The Giants need to beat Washington Philadelphia to beat Dallas and capture the NFC East.
Pending schedule: Vs. Cowboys
Philadelphia Eagles
What to know: The Eagles are eliminated from the playoffs after the loss of the Cowboys on Sunday. They are in the position of top-10 draft pick, they are missing postseason for the first time since the year 2016.
Pending schedule: Vs. Washington
NFC North
|
Y-Packers |
12 |
3 |
0 |
.800 |
+121 |
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Bear |
8 |
7 |
0 |
.533 |
+21 |
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E. Vikings |
6 |
9 |
0 |
.400 |
-47 |
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E-lions |
5 |
10 |
0 |
.333 |
-140 |
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Green Bay Packers
What to know: The Packers take advantage of the home field with a win over the Bears in Week 17, which will give them a first-round bye at the conference. They have a tiebreaker on the Saints based on a win over New Orleans earlier this year, but will lose to the Seahawks in a two-way match at the top of the NFCA.
Pending schedule: On the bear
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 means the Chicago 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
|
Y-saints |
11 |
4 |
0 |
.733 |
+119 |
|
x-Buccaneers |
10 |
5 |
0 |
.667 |
+120 |
|
E-Panthers |
5 |
10 |
0 |
.333 |
-26 |
|
E-Falcons |
4 |
11 |
0 |
.267 |
-1 |
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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. The Saints, who got the NFC South, could get the No. 1 seed if they close in a three-way tie with the Packers and Seahawks at the end of the season.
Pending schedule: On the Panthers
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 and could earn that spot with a win over the Falcons in Week 17.
Pending schedule: Vs. Falcons
Carolina Panthers
What to know: The Panthers have been knocked out of the playoffs and are set to play for a top-10 draft pick even with a win over Washington.
Pending schedule: Vs. 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
|
Y-Seahawks |
11 |
4 |
0 |
.733 |
+85 |
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Rams |
9 |
6 |
0 |
.600 |
+65 |
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Cardinals |
8 |
7 |
0 |
.571 |
+62 |
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e-49ers |
6 |
9 |
0 |
.357 |
-19 |
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Seattle Seahawks
What to know: The Seahawks clich NFC West after Sunday’s win over the Rams. Seattle, which lost to New Orleans by a tiebreaker on the winning percentage in the Conference Games, is the No. 3 seed in the conference.
Pending schedule: On the 49ers
Los Angeles Rams
What to know: The Rams still control their play fate, even with losses to the Sahawks. Los Angeles has a playoff spot in Week 17 with a win over the Cardinals. Even if the Rams lose, they will playoffs if they lose to the Chicago Green Bay, the 7th seeded seed in the NFC (Arizona will not have a number). 6). The Rams are eliminated from defeat and the Bears win.
Pending schedule: On the Cardinals
Cardinals of Arizona
What to know: The Cardinals win the playoffs by winning the Rams. If the Cardinals and the Bears win, the Bears are number 6 seeds and the Cardinals are No. 7. If the Cardinals win and the Bears lose, the Cardinals and the Rams will enter the play-off with the Cardinals as the No. 6 seed. And Rams No. 7 as seed.
Pending schedule: On the rams
San Francisco 49ers
What to know: The 49ers have been knocked out of the playoffs but have played spoilers for the Cardinals with an uneasy victory.
Pending schedule: Vs. Seahawks
