Who Will Be In the NFL Playoffs?
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As the NFL regular season comes to a close, we take a look at who will be in the playoffs and who has the best chance to win it all.
The teams that have already clinched a spot in the playoffs are
The NFL playoffs are just around the corner and there are a few teams that have already clinched their spot. The New England Patriots, Baltimore Ravens, Kansas City Chiefs, and Houston Texans have all clinched a spot. These teams have been dominating throughout the season and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top.
The New England Patriots, who have clinched the AFC East.
The New England Patriots have clinched the AFC East for the 11th straight season. They clinched the division with a win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. The Patriots have now won 17 AFC East titles, which is the most in NFL history.
The Pittsburgh Steelers, who have clinched the AFC North.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have clinched the AFC North division title and a spot in the playoffs. They are the first team to do so this season. The Steelers have an 11-2 record and are currently on a nine-game winning streak.
The Jacksonville Jaguars, who have clinched the AFC South.
The Jacksonville Jaguars have clinched the AFC South and are assured of a spot in the playoffs. The Jaguars have had a stellar season, led by their strong defense, and will be a tough team to beat in the playoffs. The other teams that have clinched playoff spots are the Minnesota Vikings (NFC North), the Philadelphia Eagles (NFC East), and the Los Angeles Rams (NFC West). These four teams have all had great seasons and will be dangerous opponents in the playoffs.
The Kansas City Chiefs, who have clinched a playoff berth.
The regular season is over, and the playoff field is set. Twelve teams will vie for the Lombardi Trophy, and only one will emerge victorious. Who will it be?
In the AFC, the Kansas City Chiefs have clinched the top seed and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. They will be joined in the playoffs by the New England Patriots, Houston Texans, Baltimore Ravens, and Buffalo Bills.
In the NFC, the New Orleans Saints have clinched the top seed and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. They are joined in the playoffs by the Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Rams, Chicago Bears, and Seattle Seahawks.
The first round of the playoffs will begin on Wild Card weekend, Saturday, January 5th and Sunday, January 6th. The divisional round will take place on Saturday, January 12th and Sunday, January 13th. The conference championships will be played on Sunday, January 20th. And finally, Super Bowl LIII will be played on Sunday, February 3rd at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Georgia.
The teams that are still in the running for a spot in the playoffs are
As the NFL regular season comes to an end, we take a look at the teams that are still in the running for a spot in the playoffs. The teams that are still in the running are the New England Patriots, the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Philadelphia Eagles, and the Los Angeles Rams.
The Los Angeles Rams, who are still in the running for the NFC West.
The Los Angeles Rams, who are still in the running for the NFC West, can clinch a postseason berth with a win Sunday over the San Francisco 49ers, or if the Seattle Seahawks lose or tie against the Arizona Cardinals.
The Rams (9-6) lost to the Seattle Seahawks 30-29 on Sunday night, squandering a chance to clinch their third consecutive division title. They will enter Week 17 in second place in the NFC West behind Seattle (11-4), which clinched its eighth division title since 2010 with the win over Los Angeles.
If the Rams beat San Francisco (4-11) and Seattle loses or ties against Arizona (5-9-1), Los Angeles will win the division and earn the No. 4 seed in the NFC playoffs. The Rams would then travel to play either the Philadelphia Eagles (8-7) or Dallas Cowboys (7-8) in a wild card game next weekend.
The Minnesota Vikings, who are still in the running for the NFC North.
The Minnesota Vikings are still in the running for the NFC North. The other teams in the NFL playoffs are the New Orleans Saints, who have clinched the NFC South; the Los Angeles Rams, who have clinched the NFC West; and the Dallas Cowboys, who have clinched the NFC East. The Chicago Bears and Seattle Seahawks are also still in the running for a spot in the playoffs.
The New Orleans Saints, who are still in the running for the NFC South.
The New Orleans Saints, who are still in the running for the NFC South. They are currently in second place behind the Carolina Panthers. The Saints have a record of 11-4 and are coming off of a win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Saints have a chance to make the playoffs if they win their final game against the Panthers and if the Panthers lose their final game against the Atlanta Falcons.
The Carolina Panthers, who are still in the running for the NFC Wild Card.
The Carolina Panthers, who are still in the running for the NFC Wild Card, will take on the New Orleans Saints in Week 17. The Panthers need a win and some help to make the playoffs. The Saints can clinch the NFC South with a win.
