The NFL playoff races are coming to an end as we work through the Week 16 roster. The race for home field advantage will be good between the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs, with the Cincinnati Bengals having an away chance for the showdown next week with the Bills.
The Baltimore Ravens are back in the playoffs after Saturday’s win, keeping serve with the Bengals in the AFC North race. The Jacksonville Jaguars are leading the AFC South with two games to play – thanks to the Tennessee Titans continuing their free fall.
The NFC wild card race appears to be coming to an end as all teams vie for the two spots lost on Saturday, opening the door for the Packers. The New York Giants and Washington Commanders are currently ranked 6th and 7th in the playoff race.
There are two weeks left until the playoffs. Below you can find a breakdown by breakdown of the current standings and what each candidate is facing in their schedule the rest of the way.
AFC East
division title y-won
buffalo bills
What to know: The Bills clinched the AFC East title with Saturday’s win over the Bears, and still hold first place in the conference with a head-to-head tiebreaker against the Chiefs. They clinch the No. 1 seed with a Chiefs win and loss next week.
Remaining hours: in Bengals against Patriots
Miami Dolphins
What to know: Miami is the AFC’s seventh seed and holds a one-game lead over New York, New England and Pittsburgh for the last conference playoff berth.
Remaining hours: on Patriots against Jets
New England Patriots
What to know: The Patriots’ playoff chances are dwindling with their loss to the Bengals. They are one of four teams tied at 7–8 but hold the conference record tiebreaker over the Titans and Steelers. They hold the division tiebreaker by sweeping the Jets.
Remaining hours: against Dolphins in Bills
jets of new york
What to know: The Jets are the 9th seed in the playoffs, losing a divisional record tiebreaker to the Patriots. They have the best common game winning percentage against the Titans and a conference record tiebreaker over the Steelers.
Remaining hours: at the Seahawks, at the Dolphins
AFC North
|
x-bengals |
11 |
4 |
0 |
0.733 |
85 |
|
x-ravens |
10 |
5 |
0 |
.667 |
49 |
|
thieves |
7 |
8 |
0 |
.466 |
-55 |
|
e-Browns |
6 |
9 |
0 |
.400 |
-20 |
x secured playoff berth
e- eliminated from the playoffs
Cincinnati Bengals
What to know: The Bengals maintain their lead in the AFC North with a win over the Patriots. Cincinnati is the third seed in the conference, needing a win over Buffalo to have a chance of playing at home.
Remaining hours: against the Bills, against the Ravens
baltimore ravens
What to know: The Ravens clinched a playoff berth with a win over the Falcons on Saturday and are currently fifth seed in the AFC standings. Baltimore has the head-to-head tiebreaker over Cincinnati.
Remaining hours: x Steelers at the Bengals
Pittsburgh Steelers
What to know: The Steelers keep their playoff hopes alive with victory over the Raiders. Pittsburgh is ranked No. 11 in the AFC, losing the conference record tiebreaker to the Patriots, Jets and Titans.
Remaining hours: at Ravens against Browns
Cleveland Browns
What to know: The Browns were knocked out of the playoffs with a loss to the Saints.
Remaining hours: on the Commanders, on the Steelers
AFC South
|
jaguars |
7 |
8 |
0 |
.467 |
+22 |
|
Titans |
7 |
8 |
0 |
.467 |
-43 |
|
e-Colts |
4 |
9 |
1 |
.321 |
-92 |
|
e-texans |
two |
12 |
1 |
.167 |
-104 |
e – eliminated from the playoffs
Jacksonville Jaguars
What to know: Jaguars take first place in AFC South with victory over Jets and Titans loss to Texans. Regardless of the result of Week 17, Jacksonville will play for the division title in Week 18 when they host the Titans.
Remaining hours: in Texans, vs. Titans
Tennessee Titans
What to know: The Titans dropped from No. 7 to No. 10 in the AFC with a loss to the Texans. Tennessee loses a conference record tiebreaker to the Patriots and a common record tiebreaker to the Jets. They won a conference record tiebreaker over the Steelers.
Remaining hours: vs. Cowboys, at Jaguars
Indianapolis Colts
What to know: The Colts are eliminated from the playoffs and play the Chargers on Monday.
Remaining hours: vs Chargers, at Giants, vs Texans
Houston Texans
What to know: The Texans were eliminated from playoff contention and have the worst record in the NFL. They beat the Titans for their second win of the year.
Remaining hours: vs. Jaguars, in Colts
AFC West
y- won the division title
e – eliminated from the playoffs
Kansas City Chiefs
What to know: The Chiefs are still the second seed in the AFC, as the Bills own the tiebreaker for first place in the conference. They will get the top seed if they finish 2-0 and the Bills finish 1-1.
Remaining hours: vs. Broncos in the Raiders
Los Angeles Chargers
What to know: The Chargers are the sixth seed in the AFC and own the direct tiebreaker over Miami. Los Angeles plays Indianapolis on Monday.
Remaining hours: in Colts, against Rams, in Broncos
las vegas raiders
What to know: The Raiders are still mathematically alive in the AFC playoff race following their loss to the Steelers. Las Vegas is the number 12 seed in the AFC, 2.5 games out of the final playoff spot.
Remaining hours: vs. 49ers vs. bosses
denver broncos
What to know: The Broncos were eliminated from the playoffs and were defeated by the Rams on Sunday.
Remaining hours: in Chiefs, vs. Chargers
nfc east
|
x- Eagles |
13 |
two |
0 |
0.867 |
137 |
|
x- Cowboys |
11 |
4 |
0 |
0.733 |
131 |
|
giants |
8 |
6 |
1 |
.567 |
-28 |
|
commanders |
7 |
7 |
1 |
.500 |
-28 |
x secured playoff berth
Philadelphia Eagles
What to know: The Eagles still control their own destiny for the No. 1 seed in the NFC, needing just a win in their last two games. A win (or a Cowboys loss) ends the NFC East and home field advantage (or a Vikings loss).
Remaining hours: vs. Saints, vs. giants
dallas cowboys
What to know: The Cowboys kept their slim NFC East hopes alive with Saturday’s victory over the Eagles. Dallas needs to win and Philadelphia needs to lose to win the division.
Remaining hours: on Titans, on Commanders
New York Giants
What to know: The Giants hold #6 in the NFC with all wild card contenders fighting for a playoff berth, losing on Saturday. New York secures a playoff berth with a win next week.
Remaining hours: against the Colts at the Eagles
Washington commanders
What to know: The Commanders remain the seventh seed in the NFC thanks to losses to the Seahawks and Lions. They remain a half-game clear of the final conference playoff berth.
Remaining hours: against Browns, against Cowboys
NFC North
|
y-Vikings |
12 |
3 |
0 |
0.800 |
+5 |
|
lions |
7 |
8 |
0 |
.467 |
-9 |
|
packers |
7 |
8 |
0 |
.467 |
-21 |
|
e-Bears |
3 |
12 |
0 |
.200 |
-90 |
y-won division title
e – eliminated from the playoffs
Minnesota Vikings
What to know: The Vikings move one game behind the Eagles to the #1 seed in the NFC with their win and Philadelphia’s loss. Minnesota needs to win and Philadelphia needs to lose to get home field advantage, as the Eagles have the head-to-head tiebreaker.
Remaining hours: on the Packers, on the Bears
detroit lions
What to know: The Lions remain ranked 9th in the NFC after losing to the Panthers, half a game behind the Commanders for the final playoff spot. Seattle holds the head-to-head tiebreaker over Detroit.
Remaining hours: vs. Bears at the Packers
Green Bay Packers
What to know: The Packers are ranked 10th in the NFC and well into the playoff race thanks to their victory over the Dolphins on Sunday. They are currently one game behind the Commanders for the final playoff spot. If the Packers win and the Commanders lose once, Green Bay will earn a postseason berth.
Remaining hours: against Vikings, against Lions
Chicago Bears
What to know: The Bears were eliminated from playoff contention. They have the worst record in the NFC.
Remaining hours: at Lions against Vikings
NFC South
|
buccaneers |
6 |
8 |
0 |
.429 |
-41 |
|
panthers |
6 |
9 |
0 |
.400 |
-24 |
|
saints |
6 |
9 |
0 |
.400 |
-22 |
|
e-Falcons |
5 |
10 |
0 |
.333 |
-35 |
e – eliminated from the playoffs
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
What to know: The Buccaneers still lead the NFC South by half a game, but they lose the head-to-head tiebreaker with the Panthers. Tampa Bay also swept New Orleans, which is also a half game behind. The Buccaneers play Sunday in Arizona.
Remaining hours: at Cardinals, against Panthers, at Falcons
Carolina Panthers
What to know: The Panthers need a Buccaneers loss to take top spot in the NFC South with two games to play. Carolina holds the head-to-head tiebreaker over Tampa Bay and would have a three-way tiebreaker based on their unbeaten record against the Buccaneers and Saints.
Remaining hours: at the Buccaneers, at the Saints
saints of new orleans
What to know: The Saints lost a head-to-head tiebreaker to the Panthers and were swept by the Buccaneers even though they were half a game off the division lead. They would lose the three-way tie between the clubs if Tampa Bay lost on Sunday.
Remaining hours: on the Eagles against the Panthers
atlanta falcons
What to know: The Falcons were eliminated from playoff contention with a loss to the Ravens.
Remaining hours: vs. Cardinals, vs. Buccaneers
NFC West
|
y-49ers |
11 |
4 |
0 |
0.733 |
145 |
|
seahawks |
7 |
8 |
0 |
.467 |
-14 |
|
e-rams |
5 |
10 |
0 |
.333 |
-53 |
|
e-Cardinals |
4 |
10 |
0 |
.286 |
-80 |
division title y-won
e- eliminated from the playoffs
San Francisco 49ers
What to know: The 49ers are still #3 in the NFC with their victory over the Commanders, and will be at least #3 in the playoffs. They’re still alive in the home field race, but they need the Eagles to lose and the Vikings to lose once to have a chance.
Remaining hours: in Raiders vs Cardinals
Seattle Seahawks
What to know: The Seahawks are still a half-game away from their last wild card berth following their loss to the Chiefs. Seattle holds the head-to-head tiebreaker over Detroit for eighth place, trailing Washington by half a game for seventh place.
Remaining hours: vs. jets, vs. rams
Arizona Cardinals
What to know: The Cardinals are eliminated from the playoffs. They host the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Remaining hours: vs. Buccaneers, on the Falcons, on the 49ers
Los Angeles Rams
What to know: The Rams were eliminated from the playoffs after Monday’s loss to the Packers. They crushed the Broncos on Sunday.
Remaining hours: on the Chargers, on the Seahawks
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