What NFL Teams Need to Win Today
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As we head into Week 11 of the NFL season, there are a few teams that need to win today in order to stay in the playoff hunt. The New England Patriots, Dallas Cowboys, and Seattle Seahawks are all facing must-win situations today. Let’s take a look at what each team needs to do to get a victory.
The New England Patriots need a win to keep their playoff hopes alive
The New England Patriots are in a must-win situation if they want to keep their playoff hopes alive.
They need to beat the Buffalo Bills today, and hope that the Miami Dolphins lose to the Baltimore Ravens.
If the Patriots win and the Dolphins lose, then the Patriots will clinch the AFC East division title.
If the Patriots lose and the Dolphins win, then the Patriots will be eliminated from playoff contention.
The Green Bay Packers need a win to clinch the NFC North
The Green Bay Packers need a win to clinch the NFC North, while the New Orleans Saints can clinch a playoff berth with a win or tie.
The Packers (10-3) can wrap up their second consecutive division title and the No. 3 seed in the NFC playoffs with a victory over the Vikings (6-7) at Lambeau Field. The Packers would also clinch the division with a tie and a Minnesota loss or tie at Detroit later Sunday.
The Saints (11-2) can earn a playoff spot for the third straight season with a win over Tampa Bay (4-9) or an Arizona loss or tie against Atlanta. The Cardinals (9-4), who have already clinched a playoff berth, would earn the top seed in the NFC with a victory and a Saints loss.
The Dallas Cowboys need a win to clinch the NFC East
The Dallas Cowboys currently lead the NFC East with a record of 8-6. They are one game ahead of the second place Philadelphia Eagles, who are 7-7. The Cowboys have two games remaining, while the Eagles have one. The Cowboys will clinch the NFC East title if they win today against the Indianapolis Colts.
The Seattle Seahawks need a win to clinch the NFC West
The Seattle Seahawks need a win to clinch the NFC West, and they will face a tough test against the division-rival Los Angeles Rams. The Rams are coming off a convincing win over the Arizona Cardinals, and they will be looking to keep their playoff hopes alive with a win over the Seahawks.