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The AFC playoff picture is coming into focus with one spot still remaining. The Los Angeles Chargers wrapped up their playoff berth with a victory over the New England Patriots on Saturday, but the final playoff spot will be up for grabs heading into the season’s final week.
The Cincinnati Bengals remained alive in the playoff race with their thrilling overtime win over the Denver Broncos, but the Indianapolis Colts were eliminated with their loss to the New York Giants. The Miami Dolphins remain alive in the playoff race as well. Denver can still clinch a playoff berth with a victory over the top-seeded Kansas City Chiefs in Week 18.
In the NFC, the Los Angeles Rams moved one step closer toward clinching the NFC West. They could clinch the division as soon as Sunday under this scenario, or just defeat the Seattle Seahawks in Week 18. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers put pressure on the Atlanta Falcons for the NFC South title with a blowout win over the Carolina Panthers. The Falcons face the Washington Commanders on Sunday night.
Below is a breakdown of the conference standings with the Week 17 slate winding down:
AFC playoff picture
z — clinched first-round bye
y — clinched division
x — clinched playoff berth
e — eliminated from playoffs
1. Kansas City Chiefs (15-1)
The Chiefs wrapped up the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage with their win over the Steelers. Kansas City gets the lone bye in the conference and can rest its starters in Week 18.
Remaining schedule: at Broncos
2. Buffalo Bills (13-3)
The Bills needed the Chiefs to lose out to still have a shot at the No. 1 seed. That didn’t happen, so the Bills went out and wrapped up the No. 2 seed with their blowout win over the Jets. They will face the No. 7 seed in the wild-card round.
Remaining schedule: at Patriots
3. Baltimore Ravens (11-5)
The Ravens have taken over the AFC North lead with their win and the…
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Author : Jeff Kerr
Publish date : 2024-12-29 22:27:00
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