The NFL playoff races are in the midst of working on their Week 16 slate. The competition for home field advantage is going to be good between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs.
The Baltimore Ravens are back in the playoffs after winning Saturday – holding serve with the Bengals in the AFC North race – while the Los Angeles Chargers also enter the postseason afterwards. deal with the colts on monday night. of jacksonville jaguars AFC South are leading with two games remaining. Tennessee Titans Free fall continues.
The NFC Wildcard race appears to be over as all teams vying for the two lost spots opened the door to the Packers on Saturday. The New York Giants and Washington Commanders currently hold the 6th and 7th seeds in the playoff race.
Two weeks until the playoffs. Below is a division-by-division breakdown of the current standings and what each candidate faces in the rest of the schedule.
AFC East
Y-Clinch division title
buffalo bills
Things to know: The Bills won the AFC East title in Saturday’s game. bear, and a head-to-head tiebreaker at the Chiefs, still holding the No. 1 seed in the conference. They will clinch the No. 1 seed next week with a win and a Chiefs loss.
Remaining schedule: and bengalsvs the Patriots
miami dolphins
Things to know: Miami is the AFC’s No. 7 seed, one game ahead of New York, New England and Pittsburgh, and has qualified for the final playoffs of the conference.
Remaining schedule: Patriots vs Jets
new england patriots
Things to know: Losing to the Bengals, the Patriots’ playoff chances are fading. They hold conference-record tiebreaks against the Titans and Titans, although he is one of four teams tied 7-8. SteelersThey hold the division tiebreaker by sweeping the Jets.
Remaining schedule: vs Dolphins vs Bills
new york jets
Things to know: The Jets were the ninth seed in the playoffs and lost a division-record tiebreak to the Patriots. They hold a higher winning percentage in general games against the Titans and a conference-record tiebreaker against the Steelers.
Remaining schedule: and seahawksat the Dolphins
AFC North
|
x-bengals |
11 |
Four |
0 |
.733 |
85 |
|
X-ravens |
Ten |
Five |
0 |
.667 |
49 |
|
Steelers |
7 |
8 |
0 |
.466 |
-55 |
|
e browns |
6 |
9 |
0 |
.400 |
-20 |
x- Qualified for playoffs
Excluded from e-playoffs
Cincinnati Bengals
what are you going to do know: The Bengals maintained their AFC North lead with a win over the Patriots. Cincinnati is the third seed in the conference and needs a win over Buffalo to gain home field advantage.
Remaining schedule: Against the Bills, against the Ravens
Baltimore Ravens
Things to know: The Ravens falcons On Saturday, they are currently the 5th seed in the AFC standings. Baltimore has a 1-1 tiebreaker against Cincinnati.
Remaining schedule: Against the Steelers and the Bengals
Pittsburgh Steelers
Things to know: The Steelers raidersPittsburgh is the AFC’s 11th seed and lost a conference-record tiebreaker to the Patriots, Jets and Titans.
Remaining schedule: At the Ravens, vs. browns
cleveland browns
Things to know: The Browns were eliminated from the playoffs with the loss. saints.
Remaining schedule: and Commanderwith the Steelers
AFC South
|
jaguar |
7 |
8 |
0 |
.467 |
+22 |
|
Titans |
7 |
8 |
0 |
.467 |
-43 |
|
e-colts |
Four |
Ten |
1 |
.321 |
-109 |
|
e- Texan |
2 |
12 |
1 |
.167 |
-104 |
e – Excluded from playoffs
jacksonville jaguars
Things to know: The Jaguars moved into first place in the AFC South with a win over the Jets and a Titans loss to the Texans. Regardless of the Week 17 result, Jacksonville will face the Titans in Week 18 and play for the division title.
Remaining schedule: Texans vs. Titans
Tennessee Titans
Things to know: The Titans fell from the 7th seed to the 10th seed in the AFC after losing to the Texans. Tennessee loses a conference-record tiebreaker to the Patriots and a common-record tiebreaker to the Jets.
Remaining schedule: versus. cowboysin the Jaguar
Indianapolis Colts
Things to know: The Colts were eliminated from the playoffs, losing to the Chargers on Monday night.
Remaining schedule: and giantsvs the Texans
houston texans
Things to know: The Texans are out of playoff contention and have the worst record in the NFL. They defeated the Titans for their second win of the year.
Remaining schedule: Against the Jaguars and the Colts
AFC West
Won the Y-division title
e – Excluded from playoffs
kansas city chiefs
Things to know: The Chiefs are still the No. 2 seed in the AFC, and the Bills have a 1-1 tiebreaker for the top spot in the conference. If they finished 2-0 on him and the Bills finished 1-1 on him, they would get the top seed.
Remaining schedule: Against the Broncos and the Raiders
Los Angeles Chargers
Things to know: The Chargers solidified their postseason berth with a win over Indianapolis on Monday. They monopolize his AFC’s No. 6 seed.
Remaining schedule: versus. ramsat the Broncos
las vegas raiders
Things to know: The Raiders have mathematically survived the AFC playoff race after losing to the Steelers. Las Vegas is his AFC’s 12th seed, two games away from the final playoff berth.
Remaining schedule: versus. 49ersvs Chiefs
Denver Broncos
Things to know: The Broncos were eliminated from the playoffs and were blown out by the Rams on Sunday.
Remaining schedule: Chiefs vs. Chargers
NFC East
|
X- eagles |
13 |
2 |
0 |
.867 |
137 |
|
x-cowboy |
11 |
Four |
0 |
.733 |
131 |
|
giants |
8 |
6 |
1 |
.567 |
-28 |
|
Commander |
7 |
7 |
1 |
.500 |
-28 |
x- Qualified for playoffs
philadelphia eagles
Things to know: The Eagles are still in control of the NFC’s No. 1 seed fortunes and need to win their last two games. A win (or a Cowboys loss) closes out NFC East and home field advantage (or a Vikings loss).
Remaining schedule: Against the Saints, against the Giants
dallas cowboys
Things to know: The Cowboys kept the NFC East’s slim hopes alive with Saturday’s win over the Eagles. Dallas needs to win and Philadelphia needs to lose to win the division.
Remaining schedule: On Titan, On Commander
new york giants
Things to know: The Giants retained the No. 6 seed in the NFC and lost Saturday after all wild card contenders were vying for a playoff spot. New York will qualify for the playoffs with a win next week.
Remaining schedule: Against the Colts and the Eagles
Washington Commanders
Things to know: Thanks to the Seahawks, the Commanders remain the No. 7 seed in the NFC. lions lose. They remain half-game up in both for the conference’s final playoff spot.
Remaining schedule: vs Browns vs Cowboys
NFC North
|
y-vikings |
12 |
3 |
0 |
.800 |
+5 |
|
lions |
7 |
8 |
0 |
.467 |
-9 |
|
packers |
7 |
8 |
0 |
.467 |
-twenty one |
|
e-bears |
3 |
12 |
0 |
.200 |
-90 |
Y-Clinch division title
e – Excluded from playoffs
Minnesota Vikings
Things to know: The Vikings beat the Eagles and lost to Philadelphia to clinch the No. 1 seed in the NFC. With the Eagles holding the head-to-head tiebreaker, Minnesota would need to win and Philadelphia to lose to gain home field advantage.
Remaining schedule: Packers, Bears
detroit lions
Things to know: The Lions remain the No. 9 seed in the NFC. panthers, half a game behind the Commanders for the final playoff spot. Seattle holds a head-to-head tiebreaker with Detroit.
Remaining schedule: Against the Bears and the Packers
Green Bay Packers
Things to know: The Streaking Packers are the No. 10 seed in the NFC and are in high spirits in the playoff race thanks to their victory over the Dolphins on Sunday. They are now one game behind the Commanders in the final playoff spot. If the Packers win and the Commanders lose his one, Green Bay will qualify for the postseason.
Remaining schedule: Against Vikings, Against Lions
chicago bears
Things to know: The Bears have been eliminated from playoff contention. They have the worst record in NFC.
Remaining schedule: Lions vs Vikings
NFC South
|
7 |
8 |
0 |
.467 |
-38 |
|
|
panthers |
6 |
9 |
0 |
.400 |
-twenty four |
|
saints |
6 |
9 |
0 |
.400 |
-twenty two |
|
e-falcons |
Five |
Ten |
0 |
.333 |
-35 |
e – Excluded from playoffs
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Things to know: The Buccaneers lead the NFC South by one game after OT’s victory over Arizona on Sunday. They could close out the division next week with a win over Carolina.
Remaining schedule: Falcons vs. Panthers
carolina panthers
Things to know: The Panthers need to beat the Buccaneers next week to survive in the NFC South race. Carolina holds his 1-1 tiebreaker in Tampa Bay and he holds a 3-way tiebreaker based on being undefeated against the Buccaneers and Saints.
Remaining schedule: Buccaneers, Saints
new orleans saints
Things to know: The Saints lost the head-to-head tiebreaker to the Panthers and were swept by the Buccaneers despite being one game away from the division lead.
Remaining schedule: eagles vs panthers
Atlanta Falcons
Things to know: The Falcons were eliminated from playoff contention due to their loss to the Ravens.
Remaining schedule: vs Cardinals vs Buccaneers
NFC West
|
Y-49ers |
11 |
Four |
0 |
.733 |
145 |
|
seahawks |
7 |
8 |
0 |
.467 |
-14 |
|
e rams |
Five |
Ten |
0 |
.333 |
-53 |
|
e-cardinal |
Four |
11 |
0 |
.267 |
-83 |
Y-Clinch division title
Excluded from e-playoffs
San Francisco 49ers
Things to know: The 49ers are still the 3rd seed in the NFC with a win over the Commanders and will be at least the 3rd seed in the playoffs. They still live in homefield competition, but they need the Eagles to lose and the Vikings to lose once to get a shot at it.
Remaining schedule: Raiders vs Cardinals
Seattle Seahawks
Things to know: The Seahawks are still half a game away from the final wild card spot after losing to the Chiefs. Seattle held his 1-1 tiebreaker against No. 8 seed Detroit and defeated No. 7 seed Washington at half his game.
Remaining schedule: vs jets vs rams
Arizona Cardinals
Things to know: The Cardinals are excluded from the playoffs.
Remaining schedule: Falcons at 49ers
los angeles rams
Things to know: The Rams were eliminated from the playoffs after losing to the Packers on Monday. They smashed the Broncos on Sunday.
Remaining schedule: Chargers, Seahawks
