Who Will Make The Nfl Playoffs?

It’s that time of year again. The NFL regular season is coming to a close and the playoff picture is starting to take shape. Who will make the playoffs?

The Contenders

The NFL season is nearing its end, and the playoff picture is starting to come into focus. There are a handful of teams that have a realistic shot at making a run to the Super Bowl, and a few others that are longshots at best. Let’s take a look at the contenders.

The NFC

In the NFC, the Seattle Seahawks have clinched the top spot in the conference and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. The New Orleans Saints have also clinched a playoff berth, but they will be the No. 5 seed and will have to play on Wild Card weekend. The Carolina Panthers and San Francisco 49ers are still alive for the No. 2 seed and a first-round bye, but they will need to win their Week 17 games and have the Seahawks lose to the Arizona Cardinals in order for that to happen.

The Panthers are currently in the driver’s seat for the No. 2 seed, as they hold the tiebreaker over the 49ers thanks to their head-to-head win back in Week 8. However, if both teams win in Week 17, it will come down to strength of victory tiebreaker. The Panthers currently hold a slight edge in that department, as their opponents’ winning percentage is .457 while the 49ers’ opponents’ winning percentage is .453.

In the NFC East, the Dallas Cowboys have clinched the division title and are locked into the No. 4 seed. They will host a Wild Card weekend game against either the Seahawks or 49ers. The Philadelphia Eagles are still alive for a playoff berth, but they will need to win their Week 17 game against the New York Giants and have either the Vikings or Packers lose in order for that to happen.

The AFC

In the AFC, the New England Patriots have already clinched the number one spot and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. The Pittsburgh Steelers have also clinched a playoff berth, but they will be fighting for their playoff life in week seventeen against the Bengals. The Bengals need a win to clinch a playoff berth. If the Bengals lose and the Ravens win, the Ravens will clinch a playoff berth. The Colts and Texans are also still in contention for a Wild Card spot.

In the NFC, the Seattle Seahawks have clinched the number one spot and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. The Carolina Panthers have also clinched a playoff berth. The Green Bay Packers have clinched a spot, but they will be fighting for their seed in week seventeen against the Lions. The Cowboys are also still in contention for a first round bye. The Cardinals, Bears, and Eagles are contending for the two Wild Card spots.

The Pretenders

The NFL regular season is coming to an end, and that means the playoffs are right around the corner. There are a lot of teams that are fighting for a spot in the playoffs, but there are only a few that are truly contenders. In this article, we will take a look at the teams that have a chance to make a run at the Super Bowl.

The NFC

The NFC is full of good teams, but there are a few that stand out above the rest. The Eagles look like they are back to their 2017 form and look like they could make a run at the Super Bowl. The Saints have been solid all season and look like they could make a push as well. The Rams have been up and down but with a win over the Saints they showed they can hang with anyone. The Bears have looked good at times but their inconsistency has been their downfall. The Cowboys have been good but not great and will need to step up their game if they want to make a run in the playoffs.

The AFC

This is the AFC’s year to shine. With a power-packed lineup of talented quarterbacks and superstar wide receivers, the AFC is poised to take over the NFL playoffs. Here’s a look at the teams that will be pretenders and contenders in the AFC playoff race.

The Contenders:

Kansas City Chiefs: The Chiefs have been one of the best teams in the NFL all season, led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes and a potent offense. They are also one of the best defensive teams in the league, which makes them a tough opponent for any team. The Chiefs are expected to win their division and have a first-round bye in the playoffs.

New England Patriots: The Patriots are always a threat to make a deep run in the playoffs, and this year is no different. Tom Brady is still playing at a high level, and Bill Belichick always has his team prepared for postseason success. The Patriots are expected to win their division and have a first-round bye in the playoffs.

Pittsburgh Steelers: The Steelers are another team that is always a threat in the playoffs. They have one of the best quarterbacks in the league in Ben Roethlisberger, and they also have one of the best defenses. The Steelers are expected to win their division and have a first-round bye in the playoffs.

The Pretenders:

Houston Texans: The Texans have been one of the most inconsistent teams in the NFL this season, and they don’t seem to be ready for playoff success. They could still win their division, but they are more likely to be a wild card team that doesn’t make it past the first round of the playoffs.

Tennessee Titans: The Titans started off hot this season but have cooled down as of late. They are still in contention for their division, but they are more likely to be a wild card team that doesn’t make it past the first round ofthe playoffs

The Longshots

There are a few teams that no one would put their money on to make the playoffs this year. The Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, and Cincinnati Bengals all come to mind. But, there is always the chance that one of these teams could make a run and prove the doubters wrong. Here is a look at the three teams that have the longest odds to make the playoffs this season.

The NFC

The NFC is loaded with talented teams, but only a few will make the playoffs. The Rams, Saints and Bears seem like locks to make it, but there are a few other teams that could potentially make a run. The Seahawks and Vikings both have talented rosters and could make noise in the playoffs. The Eagles are also a team to watch out for, as they always seem to find a way to win when it matters most.

The AFC

In the AFC, things are a little more wide open. The New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers are still the favorites to make the playoffs, but there are a number of teams that could make a run at one of the wild card spots. The Baltimore Ravens, Los Angeles Chargers, Houston Texans, Denver Broncos, and Indianapolis Colts are all in the mix. It should be a fun race to the finish in the AFC.

The Wildcards

The NFL playoffs are finally here and there are plenty of storylines to keep an eye on. The first round of the playoffs is always the most unpredictable, but there are a few teams that have a good chance at making a run. The Wildcards are always the teams to watch out for because they have to fight their way into the playoffs. Who will make the NFL playoffs?

The NFC

Entering the final week of the season, the NFC playoff field is nearly set. The Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers have clinched first-round byes, while the New Orleans Saints can clinch home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs with a win or a loss by the Seahawks.

The Packers (12-3) will host the Detroit Lions (3-11-1) in a game that means nothing to Green Bay, which has already clinched the NFC North title and a first-round bye. The 49ers (11-4) have clinched the NFC West title and can earn a first-round bye with a win over the Seattle Seahawks (11-4) or a loss by the Saints.

The Seahawks need a win and a Saints loss to grab the No. 1 seed in the NFC.

The Dallas Cowboys (7-8) are still alive for an NFC East title, but need some help. The Cowboys must beat Washington (3-12) and have the Eagles lose to the Giants to earn a playoff berth.

The AFC

Since the NFL expanded to a 12-team playoff format in 1990, 135 teams have qualified for the playoffs. The NFC has sent 65 of those teams (48.1 percent), while the AFC has sent 70 of those teams (51.9 percent). In other words, just over half of the teams to make the playoffs since 1990 have come from the AFC.

The Bottom Line

The NFL playoff picture is nearly set heading into Week 17, but there are still a few clinching scenarios to watch for on the final Sunday of the regular season. In the AFC, the Chiefs have already locked up the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. The Patriots have clinched a first-round bye, but they can still earn the No. 2 seed with a win over the Dolphins in Miami on Sunday. The Texans and Ravens have also clinched division titles and will be the AFC’s No. 4 and No. 5 seeds, respectively.

In the NFC, the Saints have clinched the top spot in the conference and home-field advantage through the NFC playoffs. The Rams are locked into the No. 2 seed and a first-round bye thanks to their victory over the 49ers on Saturday night. The Bears have clinched the NFC North title and will be seeded No. 3 in conference, while Dallas will be seeded fourth after losing to Philly on Sunday night. The Seahawks earned a spot in the playoffs with a win over Kansas City on Saturday night, but they’ll need some help to earn a first-round bye as they head into Week 17 as the fifth seed in conference.