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The final week of the NFL regular-season kicked off with a doubleheader on Saturday.
The first game of the day took place in Baltimore, where the Steelers gave their playoff hopes a huge boost by beating the Ravens, 17-10. Despite the win, the Steelers haven’t clinched a postseason berth just yet. They’ll also need some help on Sunday and we’ll be going over what they need.
The nightcap on Saturday will take place in Indianapolis in what will essentially be a playoff game between the Colts and Texans. Not only will the winner of that game clinch a playoff spot, but the team that wins will also be alive in the race for the AFC South title. On the other hand, the loser can start planning their offseason because they’ll be eliminated from playoff contention.
With that in mind, here’s a look at the current playoff standings plus what the playoff bracket currently looks like heading into Saturday night.
AFC playoff standings
STILL ALIVE (IND-HOU winner will clinch a playoff spot)
Colts (9-7)
Possible seeds: Fourth, sixth, seventh or out of playoffs. If the Colts lose on Saturday night, they’re out of the playoffs. However, if they win they could still win the AFC South if the Jaguars lose on Sunday. If the Colts and Jags both win, Indy would get the sixth-seed if the Bills lose, but they’d get the seventh-seed if the Bills win.
Texans (9-7)
Possible seeds: Fourth, sixth, seventh or out of playoffs. If the Texans lose on Saturday night, they’re out of the playoffs. However, if they win they could still win the AFC South if the Jaguars lose to the Titans on Sunday. If the Texans and Jags both win, Houston would get the sixth-seed if the Bills lose, but they’d get the seventh-seed if the Bills win.
AFC Wild-card matchups (Based on current standings)
AFC
(7) Steelers at (2) Dolphins
(6) Bills at (3) Chiefs
(5) Browns at (4) Jaguars
Bye: Ravens
NFC playoff standings
STILL ALIVE
Seahawks…
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Author : John Breech
Publish date : 2024-01-07 00:58:20
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