The NFL reached the close of its regular season when Week 17 came to an end. All 32 teams were in action on Sunday, and 12 of the 16 matches had consequences for play-off matches, whether the situation involved winning a play-off spot or sowing within the conference.
Five teams fought for four playoff spots in the AFC (including the winner of the AFC South), while six teams battled for three spots in the NFC (three for the NFC winner in the East and three for two game card spots) . A wild last week of the NFL regular season is almost over with the playoffs almost over.
Below you can see an outline of the current state of the conference, how each club is performing in Week 17 and their play-off match and draft selection (for the teams selected from the play-off matches).
AFC
|
z-Chiefs |
14 |
2 |
0 |
.875 |
4-2 |
10-2 |
|
y bills |
13 |
3 |
0 |
.813 |
6-0 |
10-2 |
|
y-Steelers |
12 |
4 |
0 |
.750 |
4-2 |
9-3 |
|
y-Titans |
11 |
5 |
0 |
.688 |
5-1 |
8-4 |
|
x-Ravens |
11 |
5 |
0 |
.688 |
4-2 |
7-5 |
|
x-brown |
11 |
5 |
0 |
.688 |
3-3 |
7-5 |
|
x-Colts |
11 |
5 |
0 |
.688 |
4-2 |
7-5 |
|
e-dolphins |
10 |
6 |
0 |
.625 |
3-3 |
7-5 |
|
e-Raiders |
8 |
8 |
0 |
.500 |
4-2 |
6-6 |
|
e-Patriots |
7 |
9 |
0 |
.438 |
3-3 |
6-6 |
|
e-chargers |
7 |
9 |
0 |
.438 |
3-3 |
6-6 |
|
e-Broncos |
5 |
11 |
0 |
.313 |
1-5 |
4-8 |
|
Bengali |
4 |
11 |
1 |
.281 |
1-5 |
4-8 |
|
e-Texans |
4 |
12 |
0 |
.250 |
2-4 |
3-9 |
|
e-Jets |
2 |
14 |
0 |
.125 |
0-6 |
1-11 |
|
e-Jaguars |
1 |
15 |
0 |
.063 |
0-6 |
1-11 |
x-clinched play area
y-palm section title
z-clinched home field advantage
e-eliminated from playoffs
Kansas City Chiefs
What to know: The Chiefs took the home field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs. They play in the play-offs division in two weeks.
Buffalo Bills
What to know: Buffalo clinches the No. 2 series in the AFC playoffs with the win over the Dolphins.
Play-off scenario: With the No. 2 series, Buffalo will play Indianapolis next week on the wild card weekend.
Pittsburgh Steelers
What to know: The Steelers will be third in the AFC playoffs with the loss to the Browns.
Play-off scenario: Pittsburgh will host Cleveland in the wild card round next week.
Tennessee Titans
What to know: The Titans clinched the AFC South with the victory over the Texans.
Play-off scenario: The Titans host the Ravens in the game card round.
Baltimore Ravens
What to know: The Ravens take a playoff spot with a win over the Bengals.
Play-off scenario: Baltimore clinched the No. 5 series in the AFC with a win and a loss in Miami. They face the Titans in the game card round.
Cleveland Browns
What to know: The Browns grab a playoff spot with a win over the Steelers.
Play-off scenario: Cleveland clinches the No. 6 series in the playoffs and plays in the wild card round in Pittsburgh next weekend. The Browns hit a playoff spot for the first time since 2002.
Indianapolis Colts
What to know: The Colts pick a playoff spot with a win over the Jaguars.
Play-off scenario: The Colts play the Bills in the game card round.
Miami Dolphins
What to know: The Dolphins finished at No. 8 with the result against the Bills, and the Ravens and Browns won Sunday.
Play-off scenario: The Dolphins were eliminated with a loss and a Browns win + Colts win + and a Ravens win. They have the number 3 choice (via Houston) and the number 18 choice in the draft.
Las Vegas Raiders
What to know: The Raiders finish .500 and pick 17th place in the NFL draft.
New England Patriots
What to know: The Patriots end their season with a losing record for the first time since 2000. They have the 15th pick in the NFL draft.
Los Angeles Chargers
What to know: The Chargers finished 7-9 and won four straight to end the year. They choose the 13th place in the draft.
Denver Broncos
What to know: The Broncos pick ninth in the NFL draft.
Cincinnati Bengals
What to know: The Bengals pick up a top-five pick in the draft with a loss to the Ravens. They will choose the number 5.
Houston Texans
What to know: The Texans finished 4-12 after losing to the Titans. They played bad enough to earn the No. 3 pick in the draft, but it’s going to the Dolphins via the Laremy Tunsil trade in 2019.
New York Jets
What to know: The Jets achieved overall second place in the 2021 NFL draft by having the second worst record in the NFL.
Jacksonville Jaguars
What to know: The Jaguars locked up first place in the 2021 NFL Draft before Week 17. Jacksonville set the worst record in the NFL.
NFC
|
y-packers |
13 |
3 |
0 |
.813 |
5-1 |
10-2 |
|
saints |
12 |
4 |
0 |
.750 |
6-0 |
10-2 |
|
y-Seahawks |
12 |
4 |
0 |
.750 |
4-2 |
9-3 |
|
y-washington |
7 |
9 |
0 |
.438 |
4-2 |
5-7 |
|
x-Buccaneers |
11 |
5 |
0 |
.688 |
4-2 |
8-4 |
|
x-frame |
10 |
6 |
0 |
.625 |
3-3 |
9-3 |
|
x-bere |
8 |
8 |
0 |
.500 |
2-4 |
6-6 |
|
e-cardinal |
8 |
8 |
0 |
.500 |
2-4 |
6-6 |
|
e-Vikings |
7 |
9 |
0 |
.438 |
4-2 |
5-7 |
|
e-49ers |
6 |
10 |
0 |
.375 |
3-3 |
4-8 |
|
e-reuse |
6 |
10 |
0 |
.375 |
4-2 |
5-7 |
|
e-Cowboys |
6 |
10 |
0 |
.375 |
2-4 |
5-7 |
|
e-Panthers |
5 |
11 |
0 |
.313 |
1-5 |
4-8 |
|
e-Lions |
5 |
11 |
0 |
.313 |
1-5 |
4-8 |
|
e-Arende |
4 |
11 |
1 |
.281 |
2-4 |
4-8 |
|
e-Valke |
4 |
12 |
0 |
.250 |
1-5 |
2-10 |
x-clinched play area
y-palm section title
z-clinch home field advantage
e-eliminated from playoffs
Green Bay Packers
What to know: The Packers claim the home field advantage and the lone first round at the conference with the victory over the Bears.
New Orleans Saints
What to know: The Saints achieved the victory at number 2 with the victory over the Panthers.
Play-off scenario: New Orleans has the decisive points table over Seattle for the No. 2 series, based on a better record in conference games. The Saints will host the Bears in the wild card round.
Seattle Seahawks
What to know: Seattle were ranked No. 3 when Packers and Saints won, even with their win over the 49ers.
Play-off scenario: Seattle is in third place in the conference and loses a draw against New Orleans, based on the winning percentage in conference games. They host the Rams on the Wild Card weekend.
Washington Soccer Team
What to know: Washington wins the NFC East with a win over the Eagles.
Play-off scenario: Washington will host Tampa Bay next weekend in the playoff game for the game card.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
What to know: The Buccaneers selected the number 5 with a victory over the Falcons.
Play-off scenario: The Buccaneers travel to Washington next week during Wild Card Weekend.
Los Angeles Framework
What to know: The Rams clinch a playoff spot with a win over the Cardinals.
Play-off scenario: The Rams are the number 6 seed and will travel to Seattle on Wild Card weekend.
Chicago Bears
What to know: The Bears fall to the Packers, but pick a playoff spot based on the Cardinals’ loss to the Rams. The Bears set the better record in regular games over the Cardinals, with possession of the tiebreaker.
Play-off scenario: Chicago travels to New Orleans on the Wild Card weekend as the No. 7 seed.
Arizona Cardinals
What to know: The Cardinals are eliminated from the playoffs with a loss to the Rams. They have the 16th choice in the draft.
Minnesota Vikings
What to know: The Vikings finish 7-9 and pick the top 15 from the NFL draft.
San Francisco 49ers
What to know: The 49ers pick a 12th place finish in the NFL draft.
New York Giants
What to know: The Giants were eliminated from the playoffs with Washington beating the Eagles. New York picks 11th place in the NFL draft.
Dallas Cowboys
What to know: The Cowboys are eliminated from the NFC East title race with a loss to the Giants. Dallas will pick a tenth place finish in the NFL draft with its elimination.
Carolina Panthers
What to know: The Panthers have the No. 8 in draft after the loss to the Saints.
Detroit Lions
What to know: The Lions finish 5-11 and will reach No. 7 in the NFL draft.
Philadelphia Eagles
What to know: The Eagles pick No. 6 in the NFL draft.
Atlanta Valke
What to know: The Falcons clinch a top-five draft with a loss to the Buccaneers. They have the number 4 choice.