The NFL playoff teams are starting to take shape as the week 16 game ends. In the AFC, the Miami Dolphins achieved the victory they needed to start a square 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 must win in Week 17 to clinch the final playoff spot in the NFC. Chicago overtook the Arizona Cardinals, who lost Saturday, to take over the final playoff spot in the conference.
Below you can see an outline of the current position from division to division, how each club is performing in Week 15 and what they have next on the schedule.
AFC East
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e- eliminated from the play-off battle
Buffalo Bills
What to know: TBD after Monday’s game at Patriots
Remaining schedule: by Patriots, vs. Dolphins
Miami Dolphins
What to know: The Dolphins started the unlikely return over the Raiders and only need to win in Week 17 to score a playoff spot. Miami achieves its first 10-win season since 2016.
Remaining schedule: by Bills
New England Patriots
What to know: TBD after Monday’s match against Bills
Remaining schedule: Against Bills, Against Jets
New York Jets
What to know: The Jets win two in a row to play themselves out of the No. 1 pick in the draft. New York will pick the number 2.
Remaining schedule: by Patriots
AFC North
|
x-Steelers |
12 |
3 |
0 |
.800 |
+106 |
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Ravens |
10 |
5 |
0 |
.667 |
+130 |
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Bruines |
10 |
5 |
0 |
.667 |
-13 |
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Bengali |
4 |
10 |
1 |
.300 |
-78 |
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e- eliminated from the play-off battle
Pittsburgh Steelers
What to know: The Steelers won the AFC North Division with their win over the Colts. Pittsburgh are currently the No. 2 team in the AFC playoffs, while the Bills only play on Monday. The number 2 seed is the highest Pittsburgh can achieve.
Remaining schedule: by Browns
Baltimore Ravens
What to know: The Ravens are in a four-way band with the Colts, Browns and Dolphins. Baltimore wins a win next week.
Remaining schedule: by Bengale
Cleveland Browns
What to know: A loss to the Jets does not keep hope in the Browns’ playoff games. Cleveland has a win next week, despite a square series with Miami, Baltimore and Indianapolis.
Next match: against Steelers
Cincinnati Bengals
What to know: The Bengals have won rugby matches and are currently not in the top five series.
Remaining schedule: teen ravens
AFC South
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Tennessee Titans
What to know: TBD after Sunday’s game at Packers
Remaining schedule: by Packers, by Texans
Indianapolis Colts
What to know: The Colts are tied in a square for the playoffs with the Browns, Dolphins and Ravens. They need a win in Week 17 and one of the three teams to lose to lose the playoffs is due to losing the equalizer with each of the teams.
Remaining schedule: teen jaguars
Houston Texans
What to know: The Texans are playing the string, but they do not have a top-five draft pick – it belongs to Miami. Houston is currently number 4 in the draft.
Remaining schedule: teen titans
Jacksonville Jaguars
What to know: The Jaguars scored the overall pick in the draft with their loss to the Bears and the Jets beating the Browns.
Remaining schedule: by Colts
AFC Wes
y-clinched home field advantage
e-eliminated from playoffs
Kansas City Chiefs
What to know: The Chiefs clinched the home field advantage and the first round in the AFC with their victory over the Falcons.
Remaining schedule: against chargers
Las Vegas Raiders
What to know: The Raiders were out of the playoffs with their loss to the Dolphins. Vegas misses the playoff game for the fourth consecutive year.
Remaining schedule: by Broncos
Denver Broncos
What to know: TBD after Sunday’s game at Chargers
Remaining schedule: by Chargers, vs. Raiders
Los Angeles Chargers
What to know: TBD after Sunday’s game against Broncos
Remaining schedule: Teen Broncos, by Chiefs
NFC East
Washington Soccer Team
What to know: TBD after Sunday’s game against Panthers
Remaining schedule: Teen Panthers, by Eagles
Dallas Cowboys
What to know: TBD after Sunday’s game against Eagles
Remaining schedule: Teen Eagles, by Giants
New York Giants
What to know: The Giants’ division hopes scored a big hit with their loss to Baltimore. They need a loss in Washington to have a chance on their way to Week 17.
Remaining schedule: Teen Cowboys
Philadelphia Eagles
What to know: TBD after Sunday’s game at Cowboys
Remaining schedule: in Cowboys, against Washington
NFC North
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x-packers |
11 |
3 |
0 |
.786 |
+95 |
|
Put away |
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: TBD after Sunday’s game against Titans
Remaining schedule: Teen Titans, by Bears
Chicago Bears
What to know: The Bears take over the No. 7 series in the NFC with a standout victory over the Jaguars. A win over the Packers in Week 17 – or a loss to the Cardinals – and Chicago picks up the playoffs.
Remaining schedule: Teen Packers
Minnesota Vikings
What to know: The Vikings were eliminated from the playoffs after the loss to the Saints on Friday. This will be the second time in three years that Minnesota misses the post-season.
Remaining schedule: by Leeus
Detroit Lions
What to know: The Lions are losing ten games in a season for the third year in a row after being knocked out by the Buccaneers. They play next week for a top-10 draft pick.
Remaining schedule: teen vikings
NFC South
|
x-Saints |
11 |
4 |
0 |
.733 |
+119 |
|
z-Buccaneers |
10 |
5 |
0 |
.667 |
+120 |
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e-Panthers |
4 |
10 |
0 |
.286 |
-33 |
|
e-Valke |
4 |
11 |
0 |
.267 |
-1 |
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z-clinched play area
e- eliminated from the play-off battle
New Orleans Saints
What to know: The Saints are a semifinal behind Green Bay for the top seed in the conference with a win over the Saints Friday, and the Packers own the power play. New Orleans has the decisive points table over Seattle for the No. 2 series, based on a better record in conference games, so it will stay with Friday’s victory. The Saints clinched the NFC South.
Remaining schedule: Teen Vikings, by Panthers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
What to know: Tampa Bay reached its first playoff spot since 2007 with a standout victory over the Lions. The Buccaneers are currently the No. 5 seed in the NFC playoffs, but the Rams play later Sunday.
Remaining schedule: against Falcons
Carolina Panthers
What to know: TBD after Sunday’s game in Washington
Remaining schedule: in Washington, teen Saints
Atlanta Valke
What to know: The Hawks are in line for a top-five pick after the loss to the Chiefs.
Remaining schedule: by Buccaneers
NFC Wes
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z-Seahawks |
10 |
4 |
0 |
.714 |
+74 |
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Frame |
9 |
5 |
0 |
.643 |
+76 |
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Cardinal |
8 |
7 |
0 |
.571 |
+62 |
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e-49ers |
6 |
9 |
0 |
.357 |
-19 |
z-clinched play area
e-eliminated from playoffs
Seattle Seahawks
What to know: TBD after Sunday’s game against Rams
Remaining schedule: against Rams, at 49ers
Los Angeles Framework
What to know: TBD after Sunday’s game at Seahawks
Remaining schedule: by Seahawks, by Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals
What to know: A loss to the 49ers means Arizona will need help to reach the playoffs. The Bears selected the No. 7 with their victory over the Jaguars Sunday. Arizona needed a win and a Chicago loss in Week 17 to win the playoffs.
Remaining schedule: by Ramme
San Francisco 49ers
What to know: The 49ers are eliminated from the playoffs, but spoiled with the upset win for the Cardinals.
Remaining schedule: teen Seahawks