Things are tightening up within the NFC.
On Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Pittsburgh Steelers with Jalen Hurts throwing for nearly 300 yards in a 27–13 victory. The duo of DeVonta Smith and A.J. Brown every eclipsed 100 yards, serving to Philadelphia get to 12–2 and tie the Detroit Lions for one of the best report within the NFC.
As for Detroit, the Lions misplaced their first sport in 12 contests, falling 48–42 to the Buffalo Bills. Dan Campbell’s workforce continues to be in nice place, holding the tiebreaker over Philadelphia attributable to convention report.
Meanwhile, the AFC noticed the Denver Broncos get an enormous win over the Indianapolis Colts. With another victory, Denver will clinch its first playoff berth since 2015.
Let’s have a look at each conferences under, beginning with the AFC.
Additionally, all playoff chances are courtesy of The Athletic’s mannequin.
AFC: WHO’S IN
Record: 13–1, first place, AFC West
Remaining opponents over .500: 3
Playoff chance: 100%
Kansas City beat the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, however the Chiefs have two video games within the subsequent 10 days, and could be with out Patrick Mahomes after he exited early with an ankle damage.
Record: 11–3, first place, AFC East
Remaining opponents over .500: 0
Playoff chance: 100%
Josh Allen accounted for an additional 4 touchdowns because the Bills dealt with the Detroit Lions in a 48–42 affair. The Bills stay two video games behind the Chiefs within the race for home-field benefit.
Record: 10–4, first place, AFC North
Remaining opponents over .500: 2
Playoff chance: 100%
After dropping to the Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh continues to be a sport forward of the Baltimore Ravens within the AFC North, however they’ll meet one another on Saturday.
Record: 9–5, first place, AFC South
Remaining opponents over .500: 2
Playoff chance: 100%
Houston got here out of its bye week and took down the Miami Dolphins to clinch the AFC South, giving it a second straight division title.
Record: 9–5, second place, AFC North
Remaining opponents over .500: 2
Playoff chance: 98%
Baltimore rolled previous the New York Giants as Lamar Jackson threw for 5 touchdowns. Next, an enormous tilt with the Steelers in Charm City.
Record: 9–5, third place, AFC West
Remaining opponents over .500: 2
Playoff chance: 91%
Denver can clinch a playoff berth with a win in any of its last three video games. The Broncos, so as, face the Los Angeles Chargers, Cincinnati Bengals and Chiefs.
Record: 8–6, second place, AFC West
Remaining opponents over .500: 1
Playoff chance: 83%
After being blown out by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Chargers now goal to regroup earlier than internet hosting the Broncos on Thursday night time.
IN THE HUNT
Indianapolis Colts (6–8): After dropping to the Broncos due largely to 4 turnovers, the Colts must win out and basically get a miracle.
Miami Dolphins (6–8): The Dolphins fell to the Texans, and just like the Colts, now should win out and get a ton of assist.
Cincinnati Bengals (6–8): Cincinnati beat the Tennessee Titans, and now need to win out and hope the Broncos lose out, whereas the Dolphins additionally lose no less than one sport.
NFC: WHO’S IN
Record: 12–2, first place, NFC North
Remaining opponents over .500: 1
Playoff chance: 100%
Despite an 11-game profitable streak, the Lions discover themselves in bother after dropping to the Bills. Detroit is tied for one of the best report within the NFC and has the tiebreaker over the Eagles, however is barely a half-game up on the Minnesota Vikings within the NFC North.
Record: 12–2, first place, NFC East
Remaining opponents over .500: 1
Playoff chance: 100%
Philadelphia took care of the Steelers and with a straightforward schedule forward, has an actual probability to overhaul the Lions for the NFC’s prime seed over the ultimate three weeks.
Record: 8–6, first place, NFC South
Remaining opponents over .500: 0
Playoff chance: 86%
Tampa Bay has now received 4 straight and has a 1.5-game lead on the Atlanta Falcons for the NFC South lead. Atlanta performs on Monday night time at Las Vegas.
Record: 8–6, first place, NFC West
Remaining opponents over .500: 1
Playoff chance: 55%
The Rams are immediately in a very good place to win the NFC West after taking down the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday night time.
Record: 11–2, second place, NFC North
Remaining opponents over .500: 3
Playoff chance: 100%
Minnesota performs the Chicago Bears on Monday night time. With a victory, the Vikings will pull right into a first-place tie with the Lions for the NFC North lead.
Record: 9–4, third place, NFC North
Remaining opponents over .500: 1
Playoff chance: 99%
The Packers are visiting the Seahawks on Sunday night time. This area will probably be up to date to replicate the end result after the sport.
Record: 9–5, second place, NFC East
Remaining opponents over .500: 1
Playoff chance: 87%
Washington earned a decent win over the New Orleans Saints, placing it in large place to make the postseason as a wild-card workforce.
IN THE HUNT
Seattle Seahawks (8–6): Seattle nonetheless holds future in its palms. If the Seahawks win out, they’ll be the NFC West champions..
Arizona Cardinals (7–7): Arizona wants an inside straight to get into the postseason, but it surely begins with profitable out and hoping both Washington or Seattle falls aside.
Atlanta Falcons (6–7): The Falcons are taking over the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on Monday night time.
