Nashville, Tennessee – The final week of the NFL regular season brought some unexpected twists and turns, shaking up the playoff race in both the AFC and NFC. The Tennessee Titans emerged as game-changers with a crucial win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, dashing their hopes of clinching the AFC South title and securing a playoff spot.
Following the Titans’ victory, several other teams solidified their positions in the playoffs. The Houston Texans clinched the AFC South, while the Pittsburgh Steelers and Buffalo Bills secured playoff berths. On the other hand, the Jaguars were eliminated from postseason contention.
In the NFC, the Green Bay Packers secured the final playoff spot with a victory over the Chicago Bears. The Los Angeles Rams also earned their spot by defeating the San Francisco 49ers, setting up a wildcard matchup against the Detroit Lions.
With the regular season at an end, the full playoff field is now set. In the AFC, the Pittsburgh Steelers will face off against the Buffalo Bills in the wildcard round, while the Miami Dolphins will take on the Kansas City Chiefs. The Cleveland Browns will go up against the Houston Texans. The Baltimore Ravens have secured a bye.
In the NFC, the Green Bay Packers will face the Dallas Cowboys, while the Los Angeles Rams will take on the Detroit Lions. The Philadelphia Eagles will go head-to-head with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The San Francisco 49ers have earned a bye.
Ultimately, all the teams in the playoffs are aiming for a chance to compete in Super Bowl LVIII, which will be broadcasted by CBS and streamed through Paramount+.
As the dust settles and the playoffs begin, it’s important to note the teams that fell short in their bid for the postseason. The Indianapolis Colts and Jacksonville Jaguars were eliminated from the AFC race, while the New Orleans Saints, Seattle Seahawks, Atlanta Falcons, and Minnesota Vikings saw their hopes fade away in the NFC.
The stage is set for an exhilarating postseason, with teams fighting for their chance at Super Bowl glory. The road to the championship begins now.