Buffalo, New York – The final week of the 2023 NFL regular season comes down to one crucial game, as the Buffalo Bills face off against the Miami Dolphins to determine the winner of the AFC East division. As the playoff picture takes shape, teams across the league are eagerly awaiting their fate.
In the NFC, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers secured the NFC South with a dominant 9-0 victory over the Carolina Panthers. The Dallas Cowboys also clinched their division, the NFC East, with a win against the Commanders. The Green Bay Packers secured a playoff berth with a victory over the Bears.
Before the Bills-Dolphins matchup, let’s take a look at the current standings in the AFC. The Baltimore Ravens have clinched the No. 1 seed in the AFC, securing home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. The Dolphins, with a win, can secure the No. 2 seed, while a loss would place them as the No. 6 seed. Meanwhile, the Kansas City Chiefs have locked up the AFC West title and are set as the No. 3 seed. The Houston Texans have clinched the AFC South and will host the Cleveland Browns in the wild card round. The Bills, currently in the playoffs, can secure the AFC East title with a win over the Dolphins, but a loss would see them as the No. 7 seed. The Pittsburgh Steelers have also secured a playoff spot.
In the NFC, the San Francisco 49ers clinched home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, earning the No. 1 seed. The Dallas Cowboys won the NFC East and secured the No. 2 seed. The Detroit Lions emerged as the champions of the NFC North and secured the No. 3 seed. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers clinched the NFC South with a victory over the Panthers and will enter the playoffs as the No. 4 seed. The Philadelphia Eagles hold the No. 5 seed, while the Los Angeles Rams secured the No. 6 seed. The Green Bay Packers clinched a playoff berth with a win over the Bears, claiming the No. 7 seed.
As the regular season comes to a close, some teams have already been eliminated from playoff contention. The New Orleans Saints, Seattle Seahawks, Minnesota Vikings, and Atlanta Falcons will not be competing in the postseason.
In the final week of the NFL regular season, all eyes are on the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins as they battle for the AFC East division title. The playoff picture has become clearer, with teams securing their respective divisions and playoff spots. As the postseason approaches, football fans eagerly await the thrilling matchups that lie ahead.