Houston, Texas and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – The Houston Texans and the Pittsburgh Steelers have secured their spots in the playoffs with victories on Saturday. However, there are still four postseason bids and four division titles up for grabs as the NFL heads into Sunday’s games.
In the AFC, the Pittsburgh Steelers, with a record of 10-7, clinch a playoff berth if the Buffalo Bills or the Jacksonville Jaguars lose or tie. Meanwhile, the Houston Texans, also 10-7, can win the AFC South division title if the Jaguars lose or tie.
The Buffalo Bills, with a record of 10-6, will clinch the AFC East division title with a win, while a tie would be enough for them to secure a playoff berth if the Jaguars lose or tie.
The Jacksonville Jaguars, standing at 9-7, have a chance to win the AFC South division title if they win their game against the Tennessee Titans. However, the Miami Dolphins, with a record of 11-5, can clinch the division title with a win or a tie against the Buffalo Bills.
In the NFC, the Atlanta Falcons, with a record of 7-9, will clinch the NFC South division title if they win and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lose. The Dallas Cowboys, with a record of 11-5, can secure the NFC East division title with a win, a tie combined with a tie for the Philadelphia Eagles, or an Eagles loss.
The Green Bay Packers, at 8-8, have multiple scenarios in which they can clinch a playoff berth, including a win, a tie combined with a loss or tie for the Seattle Seahawks and the New Orleans Saints, or a tie combined with a Seahawks loss and a Buccaneers loss.
The Minnesota Vikings, with a record of 7-9, have a chance to make the playoffs if they win, and the Packers, Seahawks, and Buccaneers all lose, or if they win, and both the Packers and Seahawks lose, while the Saints also lose.
The New Orleans Saints, with a record of 8-8, can clinch the NFC South division title with a win and a loss or tie for the Buccaneers. They can also secure a playoff berth if they win, and the Seahawks and Packers lose or tie, or if they tie, and the Seahawks and Packers both lose.
The Philadelphia Eagles, 11-5, will clinch the NFC East division title with a win and a Cowboys loss or tie, or with a tie and a Cowboys loss. The Seattle Seahawks, at 8-8, have multiple scenarios where they can secure a playoff berth, including a win combined with a Packers loss or tie, or a tie combined with a Packers loss and a Buccaneers loss or tie.
Lastly, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, at 8-8, can clinch the NFC South division title with a win, or a tie combined with a loss or tie for the Saints. They can also secure a playoff berth with a tie, a Seahawks loss, and a Packers loss or tie.
As the NFL playoffs draw near, these teams are battling it out in hopes of securing their spot in the postseason. All eyes are on these crucial games as the season comes to a thrilling conclusion.
(Note: The information provided is based on the current standings and playoff scenarios as of the time of writing. Please refer to official NFL sources for the most up-to-date information on playoff scenarios.)