What NFL Teams Can Clinch a Playoff Spot?
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There are a few NFL teams that can clinch a playoff spot this week. Here’s a look at what needs to happen.
NFL Teams That Have Clinched a Playoff Spot
The NFL playoff picture is starting to come into focus as we approach the end of the regular season. Several teams have already clinched a spot in the playoffs, while others are still fighting for their chance to compete for the Lombardi Trophy. Let’s take a look at the teams that have already clinched a spot in the playoffs.
New England Patriots
The Patriots have clinched a playoff spot.
Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens have clinched a playoff spot after their Week 12 win against the San Francisco 49ers. They are the first team to do so this season.
Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs have clinched a playoff spot. They are currently in first place in the AFC West with a record of 10-1.
San Francisco
The San Francisco 49ers have clinched a playoff spot for the 2019 season. They are the first team in the NFC to do so.
NFL Teams That Can Clinch a Playoff Spot This Week
With just a few weeks left in the NFL season, there are a few teams that can clinch a playoff spot this week. The New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Los Angeles Rams all have a chance to clinch a spot in the playoffs with a win this week. Let’s take a look at each team’s chances.
Seattle Seahawks
If the Seahawks win or tie against the Arizona Cardinals this week, they will clinch a playoff spot.
Green Bay Packers
This Sunday, the Green Bay Packers can clinch a playoff spot with a win over the Chicago Bears, or if the Seattle Seahawks lose to the Arizona Cardinals. The Packers would also clinch a spot if the Los Angeles Rams lose to the New York Jets, and the Minnesota Vikings lose to the Miami Dolphins.
New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints can clinch a playoff spot in Week 15 with a win over the New York Jets or a Seattle Seahawks loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
The Saints would also clinch a playoff spot if they tie the Jets and the Seahawks lose to the Rams.
Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys can clinch a playoff spot with a win against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday Night Football. The Cowboys have already clinched the NFC East division title, but they can also clinching a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs with a win this week.
NFL Teams That Are on the Bubble
There are a few NFL teams that can clinch a playoff spot this week. The Baltimore Ravens, Houston Texans, and New England Patriots all have a chance to clinch a spot. The Ravens need to beat the Cleveland Browns, the Texans need to beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the Patriots need to beat the Miami Dolphins.
Los Angeles Rams
The Los Angeles Rams are currently on the bubble for the NFL playoffs. They are fighting for a wildcard spot and are currently ninth in the NFC. They have a chance to clinch a playoff berth if they win their remaining games and other teams ahead of them in the standings lose.
Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings have had an up and down season. They started out 5-0, then lost four of their next five games. After winning two in a row, they lost again to the Seattle Seahawks. They are currently 8-5 and in second place in the NFC North behind the Green Bay Packers.
The Vikings are on the bubble for the playoffs. If they win their remaining three games, they will most likely clinch a playoff spot. However, if they lose one of those games, they will probably miss the playoffs.
Their remaining schedule is as follows:
Week 16: vs. Chicago Bears
Week 17: vs. Green Bay Packers
Week 18: vs. Detroit Lions
Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of the most successful franchises in the NFL, winning six Super Bowl titles. They are currently in first place in the AFC North with an 8-5 record. They have a chance to clinch a playoff spot with a win over the New England Patriots in Week 15.
Houston Texans
If the Texans win out, they will clinch the AFC South and a playoff berth. They would also clinch a first-round bye with a win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 16 and a loss by either the New England Patriots or the Baltimore Ravens in that week.
