NFL 2023 playoff picture, standings for Week 16: Dolphins clinch playoff spot, Cowboys out of NFC East lead

With Christmas almost here, the NFL playoff races are as wild and confusing as ever, making the homestretch of the season one we’ll likely remember. The AFC entered Week 16 with nine teams boasting winning records and four with 8-6 records — all tied for the final playoff spot. The NFC had three 7-7 teams heading into Week 16. 

The playoff standings are so crazy, we’ll be switching to a conference format rather than divisions from this point forward. Below, the tiebreakers for each team will be explained. 

Here’s a breakdown of the current standings and what each contender is facing with the first three games of Week 16 in the books.

AFC playoff picture

1

yz-Ravens

11

3

0

.786

+159

2

yz-Dolphins

11

4

0

.733

+147

3y-Chiefs

9

5

0

.643

+74

4y-Jaguars

8

7

0

.533

-12

5x-Browns1050.667+346x-Bills960.600+1277x-Colts870.533-188Texans870.533-39Steelers870.533-3410Bengals870.533
-2711Broncos770.500-47
12Raiders680.429-1513e-Jets690.400-8414e-Titans5100.333-4715e-Chargers 5100.333-4416e-Patriots3110.214-113

z-clinched playoff berth
x-current playoff team
y-division leader or clinched division
e-eliminated

Baltimore Ravens 

What to know: The Ravens are up two games in the AFC North and are the No. 1 seed in the conference heading into Week 16. They’ll clinch the No. 1 seed in the AFC if they win out. 

Remaining schedule: at 49ers, vs. Dolphins, vs. Steelers 

Miami Dolphins

What to know: Miami entered Week 16 as the No. 2 seed in the AFC and remain there with their huge win over the Cowboys. The Dolphins play the Ravens in Week 17 and clinch the No. 1 seed if they win out. 

Remaining schedule: at Ravens, vs. Bills 

Kansas City Chiefs

What to know: The Chiefs lead the AFC West by two games over the Broncos after their win over the Patriots heading into Week 16. They are the No. 3 seed, two games back of the Ravens for the top spot.  

Remaining schedule: vs. Raiders, vs. Bengals, at Chargers

Jacksonville Jaguars

What to know: The…

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Author : Jeff Kerr

Publish date : 2023-12-25 00:53:15

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