Here Are All Of The NFL Playoff Scenarios Going Into Week 17
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While five teams have clinched a playoff berth in the AFC, only two teams have clinched in the NFC.One Wildcard spot is left in the AFC two Wildcard spots are available in the NFC.
Here's a look at what needs to happen for each team to clinch a spot in the playoffs (via PlayoffStatus.com):
AFC
The Miami Dolphins (8-7) have a 58% chance of making the playoffs.
Scenario 1 (6th seed): Dolphins beat the Jets, and Bengals beat the Ravens
Scenario 2 (6th seed): Dolphins beat the Jets, and Chargers beat the Chiefs
Baltimore Ravens (8-7) have a 22% chance of making the playoffs.
Scenario 1 (6th seed): Ravens beat the Bengals, and Jets beat the Dolphins
Scenario 2 (6th seed): Ravens beat the Bengals, and Chiefs beat the Chargers
Scenario 3 (6th seed): Jets beat the Dolphins, and Browns beat the Steelers, and Chiefs beat the Chargers
San Diego Chargers (8-7) have a 10% chance of making the playoffs
Scenario 1 (6th seed): Chargers beat the Chiefs, and Bengals beat the Ravens, and Jets beat the Dolphins
Pittsburgh Steelers (7-8) have a 9% chance of making the playoffs
Scenario 1 (6th seed): Steelers beat the Browns, and Bengals beat the Ravens, and Jets beat the Dolphins, and Chiefs beat the Chargers
NFC The New Orleans Saints (10-5) will make the playoffs if they beat the Tampa Bay Bucs The San Francisco 49ers (10-4) will make the playoffs if they beat the Atlanta FalconsArizona Cardinals (10-5) have a 13% chance of making the playoffs
Scenario 1 (5th seed): Cardinals beat the Forty-Niners, and Falcons beat the Forty-Niners, and Buccaneers beat the Saints
Scenario 2 (5th seed): Cardinals beat the Forty-Niners, and Falcons beat the Forty-Niners, and Falcons beat the Panthers
Scenario 3 (6th seed): Cardinals beat the Forty-Niners, and Falcons beat the Forty-Niners
Scenario 4 (6th seed): Cardinals beat the Forty-Niners, and Buccaneers beat the Saints