NFL 2023 playoff picture, standings in Week 18: Texans clinch playoff spot, how Houston can win AFC South

The final week of the 2023 NFL regular season is here, with the playoff races finally set to be determined. Four teams are in the hunt for the final two spots, but the Texans clinched one with their victory over the Colts Saturday night (the Colts were eliminated with the loss). The AFC East is also up for grabs with the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins squaring off for the division title on Sunday night. 

In the NFC, the NFC East and NFC South are still up for grabs. The Dallas Cowboys seal the NFC East with a win, same with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the NFC South. Three teams are in the hunt for the NFC South title while four teams are in the race for the final playoff spot in the NFC. The Green Bay Packers seal the berth with a win. 

Below, how each team can get into the playoffs will be explained. Here’s a breakdown of the current standings and what each contender is facing.

AFC playoff picture

1

z-Ravens

13

4

0

.765

+203

2

x-Dolphins

11

5

0

.688

+112

3y-Chiefs

10

6

0

.625

+76

4Jaguars

9

7

0

.563

+14

5x-Browns1150.688+516Bills1060.625+1337x-Texans1070.588+268Steelers1070.588-209e-Colts980.529-2110e-Bengals880.500
-3511e-Broncos880.500-2
12e-Raiders790.438-1213e-Jets6100.375-10114e-Titans5110.313-7015e-Chargers 5110.333-5116e-Patriots4120.250-116

z-clinched home-field advantage
x-clinched playoff berth
y-clinched division
e-eliminated

What to know: The Ravens clinched the No. 1 seed in the AFC. They have the first-round bye.

Miami Dolphins

What to know: Miami is the No. 2 seed in the AFC and plays Buffalo for the AFC East title, but have already clinched a playoff spot. The Dolphins are the No. 2 seed with a win and the No. 6 seed with a loss. 

Remaining schedule: vs. Bills 

Kansas City Chiefs

What to know: The Chiefs wrapped up the AFC West title and are locked into the No. 3 seed.

Remaining schedule: at Chargers

Jacksonville Jaguars

What to know: The Jaguars are currently the No. 4 seed in the AFC and lead the…

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Author : Jeff Kerr

Publish date : 2024-01-07 04:30:50

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