Every playoff scenario before Week 18

In the complicated AFC Wild Card race, only three teams remain to fight for the final playoff spot in Week 18.

Denver doesn’t have to rely on any other team and will be looking for a win over Kansas City on Sunday. If the Broncos lose, Miami will secure last place with a win over the Jets. If the Dolphins and Broncos each lose, it’s Cincinnati’s turn to beat Pittsburgh.

There are two divisions to choose from in the NFC. Minnesota and Detroit will play for the NFC North and No. 1 seed NFC on Sunday Night Football. The winner gets a bye week and a home field for the playoffs, while the loser must play on the road next week.

The NFC South will also be decided on Sunday if the Buccaneers are in win-and-in territory. If Tampa loses to New Orleans, Atlanta clinches the division with a win over Carolina.

Here’s the NFL Playoffs Week 18 picture, with the rankings updated through Saturday and Sunday:

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1. Kansas City Chiefs (15-1) secured the AFC West No. 1 seed

This week: in Denver, Sunday, 3:25 p.m. on CBS

2. Buffalo Bills (13-3) secured the AFC East, the No. 2 seed

This week: in New England, Sunday afternoon

3. Baltimore Ravens (12-5) won AFC North

CLINCH SCENARIOS: The Ravens got the win AFC North with a win.
This week: Won 35-10 against Cleveland

4. Houston Texans (9-7) clinched the AFC South No. 4 seed

This week: in Tennessee, Sunday at noon on CBS

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5. Los Angeles Chargers (10-6) secured their spot in the playoffs

NOTE: The Chargers will secure the No. 5 seed with a win and a Steelers loss. Otherwise, LA will be No. 6.
This week: in Las Vegas, Sunday, 3:25 p.m

6. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7) secured their spot in the playoffs

NOTE: With the Ravens winning the AFC North on Saturday, Pittsburgh will secure the No. 5 seed with a loss to the Chargers.
This week: Lost 19:17 to Cincinnati

7. Denver Broncos (9-7)

CLINCH SCENARIOS: The Broncos win a Playoff spot with a Win or draw OR a Lose or draw for the Bengals and a loss or draw for the Dolphins.
This week: vs. Kansas City, Sunday, 3:25 p.m. on CBS

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8.Cincinnati Bengals (9-8)

CLINCH SCENARIOS: The Bengals win one Playoff spot with a Broncos win, a loss and a Dolphins loss or draw.
This week: Won 19-17 at Pittsburgh

9. Miami Dolphins (8-8)

CLINCH SCENARIOS: The Dolphins win a Playoff spot with a win and a loss for the Broncos.
This week: at the NY Jets, Sunday, 3:25 p.m. on FOX

10. Indianapolis Colts (7-9) Eliminated from playoff contention

11. New York Jets (4-12) Eliminated from playoff contention

12. Las Vegas Raiders (4-12) Eliminated from playoff contention

13. Jacksonville Jaguars (4-12) Eliminated from playoff contention

14. Tennessee Titans (3-13) Eliminated from playoff contention

15. New England Patriots (3-13) Eliminated from playoff contention

16. Cleveland Browns (3-14) Eliminated from playoff contention

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1. Detroit Lions (14-2) NFC North leaders; secured the playoff spot

CLINCH SCENARIOS: The Lions get the win NFC North, the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage in the NFC with a Win or draw.
This week: vs. Minnesota, 7:20 p.m. on NBC

2. Philadelphia Eagles (13-3) secured the NFC East No. 2 seed

This week: vs. NY Giants, Sunday at noon

3. Los Angeles Rams (10-6) won NFC West

NOTE: The Rams clinch the No. 3 seed with a win/tie OR a Bucs loss/tie.
This week: vs. Seattle, Sunday, 3:25 p.m

4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-7) NFC South leaders

CLINCH SCENARIOS: The Buccaneers get the win NFC South with a win or a draw OR a Falcons loss or draw.
This week: vs. New Orleans, Sunday at noon on FOX

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5. Minnesota Vikings (14-2) have secured their spot in the playoffs

CLINCH SCENARIOS: The Vikings get the win NFC North, the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage in the NFC with a win.
This week: in Detroit, 7:20 p.m. on NBC

6. Washington Commanders (11-5) Secured their spot in the playoffs

NOTE: The Commanders will secure the No. 6 seed with a Packers win OR loss.
This week: in Dallas, Sunday afternoon

7. Green Bay Packers (11-5) secured their spot in the playoffs

NOTE: The Packers will secure the No. 6 seed with a win and a Commanders loss. Otherwise, Green Bay will be No. 7.
This week: against Chicago, Sunday afternoon

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8. Seattle Seahawks (9-7) Eliminated from playoff contention

9. Atlanta Falcons (8-8)

CLINCH SCENARIOS: The Falcons get the win NFC South with a Victory and a loss for the Buccaneers.
This week: against Carolina, Sunday afternoon

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Every playoff scenario before Week 18

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