Which NFL Games Have Playoff Implications?
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Wondering which NFL games this week have playoff implications? We’ve got you covered with a comprehensive list of all the must-watch games.
AFC
The Baltimore Ravens are currently the number one seed in the AFC and are looking like they will have home field advantage throughout the playoffs. The New England Patriots are the number two seed and are behind the Ravens by one game. The Kansas City Chiefs are in the number three seed, but they are two games behind the Ravens.
Baltimore Ravens vs. Cleveland Browns
The Baltimore Ravens take on the Cleveland Browns in a game with huge playoff implications. The Ravens need a win to keep their slim playoff hopes alive, while the Browns need a win to clinch their first playoff berth since 2002.
This is a must-win game for both teams, and it should be a great matchup. The Ravens have one of the best defenses in the NFL, while the Browns have one of the best offenses. The key matchup will be between the Ravens’ defense and the Browns’ offense.
The Ravens are slight favorites in this game, but it could go either way. It should be a great game to watch, and it will have a big impact on the playoffs.
Houston Texans vs. Tennessee Titans
The Houston Texans will travel to Tennessee to take on the Titans in a critical AFC South battle. The winner of this game will go on to face the Baltimore Ravens in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. The Titans are coming off a big win against the New England Patriots, while the Texans lost to the Philadelphia Eagles. This will be a tough game for both teams, but the Texans are favored to win by 3 points.
NFC
The NFC playoff race is wide open heading into the final week of the season. There are a number of games with playoff implications, and the outcome of these games will have a big impact on who makes the playoffs.
Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings
The Packers and Vikings will face off in Week 17 with the NFC North title on the line. The winner of this game will be the division champion and earn a spot in the playoffs, while the loser will miss the postseason. This is a must-win game for both teams, and it should be a great matchup between two of the best teams in the conference.
Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles
The winner of this game will win the NFC East and have a home playoff game. The loser will miss the playoffs.
