2020 NFL Playoff Race, Standings: Ravens tie for the Browns Top Wild Card final playoff spot in the AFC


The playoff race is heating up in the NFL, as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers came close to consolidating the franchise’s first playoff berth since 2007 when the Arizona Cardinals moved back to No. 7. The Green Bay Packers get the top seed with a win in the NFC and a defeat to the New Orleans Saints. At the AFC, the Kansas City Chiefs have the first-ranked seed at the conference while the Tennessee Titans are at the top of the AFC South.

Below, you can find a breakdown of the current conditions, how each club performed in Week 14 and what’s next on the schedule.

AFC East

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What to know: With their win over the Stiffers, Buffalo are two points ahead of the Duffins in the AFC East. The BLS sit as the third-ranked seed in the AFC standings, a game behind Pittsburgh in second place, but have a head-to-head tiebreaker with the Steelers after Sunday’s win.

Pending schedule: At the Broncos, at the Patriots, vs. Dolphins

Miami Dolphins

What to know: The Dolphins are in the AFC playoffs picture despite the loss to the Chiefs. Miami is ranked 7th and last in the AFC Playoffs over Baltimore in terms of winning percentage in the conference games. They have a tougher schedule than the rest of the Ravens way.

Pending schedule: Vs. Patriots, on Riders, on Bill

New England Patriots

What to know: England’s new playoff hopes hit the Rams hard with an embarrassing loss. For the first time since 2002, New England will not win 10 games in a single season, ending 17 consecutive seasons. They need to win to get a chance.

Pending schedule: Dolphins, vs. Bill, vs. Jets

New York Jets

What to know: The Jets were blown up by the Sea-Hawks and fell 0-13 on the year, the worst start in franchise history. They are in line for the No. 1 draft pick.

Pending schedule: Rams, v. Browns, in the Patriots

AFC North

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Pittsburgh Steelers

What to know: The Steelers are the No. 2 seed in the AFC standings after the loss of BL, falling outside the top spot in the AFC, which now belongs to the Chiefs. They led Brown to 1.5 games at FC North, holding the tiebreaker to Cleveland (a head-to-head record).

Pending schedule: Bengals, Vs. At Colts, Browns

Cleveland Browns

What to know: The Broncos are fifth in the AFC Playoffs after losing to the Ravens, as their hopes of an AFC North title are a hit. They have a tiebreaker over the Colts based on beating Indianapolis earlier in the season.

Next game: At the Giants, at the Jets, vs. Stillers

Baltimore Ravens

What to know: A thrilling win over the Browns keeps Baltimore alive in the AFC playoff race, but the Ravens are looking to the outside. The Dolphins hold the No. 7 seed in the AFC and have a tiebreaker over the Ravens based on their best winning percentage in conference games. .

Pending schedule: At Bengals, Vs. Jaguars, Vs. Giants

Cincinnati Bengals

What to know: The Bengals are in position for a top-three draft pick after a loss to the Cowboys. They have the third-worst record in the NFL.

Pending schedule: At Texans, v. Stavlers, vs. Ravens

AFC South

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Tennessee Titans

What to know: The Titans will capture AFC South’s victory with a symbolic victory over Jaguar. He will be the No. 4 seed in the conference standing. They have a tiebreaker over Indianapolis based on the best winning percentage in division games.

Pending schedule: On Paxers, on Texans, Lions Vs.

Indianapolis Colts

What to know: The Colts reach the seeded seed at the convention stand, approaching the playoff berth with a landslide victory over the Riders. Tennessee has earned a tiebreaker over Indianapolis based on its best win percentage in division games. The Browns also have a tiebreaker over the Colts for the No. 5 seed based in Cleveland, beating Indianapolis early in the season.

Pending schedule: Versus Textans, at Steelers, Jaguar Vs.

Houston Texans

What to know: The loss to the Bears seals the season of losing the Texans for the first time since 2017. The Texans don’t even have a draft to return as they already have a trade.

Pending schedule: Colts, v. Bengals, vs. Titans

Jacksonville Jaguars

What to know: Jacksonville lost its 12th consecutive game and looked for the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. The Jaguars have the second-worst record in the NFL.

Pending schedule: At Ravens, Vs. Bear, at Colts

AFC West

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Kansas City Chiefs

What to know: The Chiefs won the AFC West title with a win over the Dolphins. They are also the No. 1 seed in the AFC with the loss of BL’s Steelers.

Pending schedule: Saints, Vs. Falcons, vs. Chargers

Las Vegas Riders

What to know: The Raiders needed a win against the Colts to get into the AFC playoff picture. They are a game behind the Dolphins for the final playoff spot in which a week comes down to 16 sh. Vegas ranks ninth in conference standing.

Pending schedule: In the Broncos vs. Chargers, vs. Dolphins

Denver Broncos

What to know: Denver went on to win Carolina’s fourth quarter, their fifth win of the season. The Broncos need to win for the .500 season.

Pending schedule: Bill vs. Chargers, vs. Riders

Los Angeles Chargers

What to know: The win over the Falcons improves the Chargers’ record, and the Los Angeles Draft is in the top-five pick argument. Not bad considering they got their franchise quarterback.

Pending schedule: Riders, Vs. At the Broncos, Chiefs

NFC East

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The Washington Washington Football Team

What to know: Washington Shington won his fifth consecutive game and added an NFC East East lead with three games. The Football York team will have to finish a game ahead of the Giants to win the division title as New York led them to a head-to-head match this year.

Pending schedule: Eagles vs. Seahawks, vs. Panthers

New York Giants

What to know: The Giants were knocked out of the NFC East East lead by beating Washington Shingt by 49ers. The Giants picked up Washington Washington this year, so they will need to build them to win the division. They are two games out of the final wild card spot.

Pending schedule: Vs. Browns, at Ravens, vs. Cowboys

Philadelphia Eagles

What to know: The Eagles are not yet out of the division race, breaking their nine-game winning streak, with a big upset victory over the Saints. They will need to beat Arizona to get a chance at the division title, as Washington has 1.5 games above them for the division lead.

Pending schedule: At the Cardinals, at the Cowboys, Vs. And Washington Washington

Dallas Cowboys

What to know: The Cowboys survive the NFC East race with a convincing win over the Bengals. The day after Washington Washington’s loss, the Cowboys will have a game outside the division lead.

Pending schedule: Vs. 49ers, vs Eagles, on Giants

NFC North

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Green Bay Packers

What to know: The Packers are the No. 1 seed in the NFC, with the Eagles winning and the Saints losing. They have a tiebreaker based on beating the Saints at the start of the season.

Pending schedule: Bears vs. Panthers, vs. Titans

Minnesota Vikings

What to know: The Buccaneers and Cardinals in Minnesota, NCAC come out at No. 7 and the final playoff seed with a loss to win over the Giants. The Vikings are ranked 8th in a game from the final playoff spot and are based on a percentage of head-to-head wins over a tiebreaker win over Chicago.

Pending schedule: Bear vs. Saints, at Lion

Chicago Bears

What to know: The Bears broke the five-game losing streak to the Texans and re-emerged in the NFC playoff race. Chicago is the 9th seeded seed in the Conference Standings, a game behind the Cardinals for the final playoff spot. Minnesota owns a tiebreaker over Chicago, based on a head-to-head win percentage.

Pending schedule: At the Vikings, at the Jaguars, vs. the Packers

Detroit Lions

What to know: Detroit falls-8 and falls in two games from the final playoff spot in the NFC, currently ranked 10th in the conference. His playoff hopes are a long shot, but in the final two weeks he plays two teams standing in front of him.

Pending schedule: At the Titans, Vs. Buccaneers, Vs. Vikings

NFC South

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Saints of New Orleans

What to know: The Saints outscored the No. 1 seed in the NFC Playoffs with a loss to the Eagles. New Orleans is the No. 2 seed in the conference, having lost a tiebreaker to the head with Green Bay at the start of the season.

Pending schedule: Vs. Panthers. Chiefs, Vs. Vikings

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

What to know: Tampa Bay took a huge step in accelerating playoff berths with its win over Minnesota, with two games over the Vikings and Bears to play with three games for the final playoff spot in the conference. Buchananers are currently ranked No. 6 seed in the NFC standings.

Pending schedule: On the Falcons, on the Lions, vs. the Falcons

Atlanta Falcons

What to know: The Falcons are removed from the playoffs and paired for the worst record in the NFC. They are in the top-10 draft pick position.

Pending schedule: Bukanirs, at Chiefs, Bukanirs

Carolina Panthers

What to know: A close loss to the Broncos puts Carolina down the NFC standings. Carolina is in position for the worst record in the conference and in the top-10 draft pick.

Pending schedule: At Packers, at Washington, vs. Saints

NFC West

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Los Angeles Rams

What to know: The Rams are looking for a home-field advantage in the NFC, topping the NFC West with a big win against the Patriots on Thursday. The Rams are currently third in the NFC playoff standings.

Pending schedule: Vs. Jets, on the Seahawks, on the Cardinals

Seattle Seahawks

What to know: The losing win over the Jets also puts CX in first place in the NFC West with the Rams, but holds the Los Angeles tiebreaker on a head-to-head win percentage. These are the 5 numbered seeds in the Seahawks convention.

Pending schedule: Vereshington, V. Rams, on the 49ers

Cardinals of Arizona

What to know: The Cardinals are back in the NFC playoff race, having picked up the No. 7 and final playoff spot in the conference with a victory over the Giants – and a defeat to the Vikings. They have a game over Minnesota and Chicago for the final playoff spot.

Pending schedule: In Ingles vs. 49s, vs. Rams

San Francisco 49ers

What to know: The 49ers are in the final play games with three to play two games from the spot and are far from winning the division title. They need to win and get a lot of help.

Pending schedule: At the Cowboys, at the Cardinals, vs. Seahawks