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NFL playoff scenarios for Week 18: How AFC North, NFC South can be decided; Bengals alive, need lots of help
The NFL released the playoff scenarios for Week 18, determining which teams can secure a No. 1 seed -- which comes with a first-round bye and home-field advantage -- a division title or a playoff berth this week.
NFL standings: Updated AFC, NFC playoff pictures after Week 17 of 2024 season
Here's where every NFL team stands in both conferences in the race to make the playoffs ahead of Week 17's late Sunday and Monday action.
AFC playoff picture after Chargers topple Broncos in Week 16
The AFC playoff picture is taking shape and big wins by the Chiefs, Bills, Broncos, and Chargers changed the outlook.
NFL playoff picture: AFC standings shift in Week 17 following Christmas shake-up
Week 17 began on Christmas day with two huge AFC games featuring four playoff teams. On Thursday night, we also saw a potential playoff team keep pace in the NFC. Saturday’s three games had four playoff hopefuls in the mix. That’s a lot of fun before Sunday’s slate even kicks off.
NFL Playoff Picture 2024: Updated AFC and NFC Standings, bracket, tiebreakers for Week 16
The Chiefs have the lead for the AFC No. 1 seed, the Lions have the lead for the NFC No. 1 seed, and there's still plenty to be determined beyond that.
NFL Week 18 playoff scenarios: AFC North, NFC South up for grabs
A division title in each conference, one wild card slot in the AFC and the No. 1 seed in the NFC all will be on the line in Week 18.
NFL playoff picture: Steelers postseason scenarios ahead of Week 18
The Pittsburgh Steelers have already clinched a playoff spot, but Week 18 could determine whether they win the AFC North. Here's their schedule.
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Where do the Texans stand in the AFC playoff race entering Week 18?
The Texans are trudging their way to the finish line. Week 18 led to season-ending surgeries for wide receiver Tank Dell ...
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Which seeds can Chargers secure in AFC playoff field?
The Bolts can secure the No. 5 seed with a win over the Raiders next weekend and the Steelers lose to the Bengals. If ...
Jaguars' Bitter Rival CJ Stroud Has Been Abject Disaster in 2024
Let me preface this by saying that I like C.J. Stroud a lot. He is a terrific talent and an even better person. Even though he plays for the Jacksonville Jaguar ...
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Who is in the NFL playoffs so far? Clinched spots, division winners, bracket matchups
No. 4 seed Houston Texans (9-7, AFC South winners) vs. No. 5 seed Pittsburgh Steelers (10-6, wild card No. 1) Houston clinched its division title in Week 15, meaning it can finish no lower than ...
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Where do the Texans stand in the AFC playoff race entering Christmas?
Should the season end today, the Texans would play host to the Ravens in the AFC Wild Card Round. Houston also could face the ...
Texans Have Plenty to Play For After AFC South Clincher
The Houston Texans have locked up a playoff spot after beating the Miami Dolphins in Week 15. Even with the division title ...
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AFC south champions lose more than a game to The Chiefs – Texans’ C.J. Stroud shows heart following Tank Dell’s season-ending injury
The Houston Texans lost more than a game Saturday afternoon at Arrowhead Stadium. While the Kansas City Chiefs edged out a 27 ...
Josh Allen, Bills crush Jets, secure No. 2 seed in AFC
Josh Allen passed for two touchdowns and rushed for one more as the Buffalo Bills clobbered the New York Jets 40-14 on Sunday afternoon in Orchard Park, N.Y.