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NFL playoff picture: Week 16 live updates, standings and clinching scenarios (Updated through TNF)

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<div> <figure> <img alt="Jacksonville Jaguars v New York Jets" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/_w3kF-Rij8cuhoxDNpRLSzHgJBo=/0x0:4492x2995/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/71785473/1451627496.0.jpg"> <figcaption>Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images</figcaption> </figure> <p>We keep track of the live NFL playoff standings throughout Week 16.</p> <p id="AE76C5">The Week 16 schedule is underway for the 2022 NFL season. The season is winding down with the playoffs looming and teams trying to get into contention for a berth in the postseason tournament. Every game seemingly has playoff implications right now, whether it is allowing a team to claim their division title, move into a wild card spot, or be eliminated from contention this year.</p> <p id="XvblSt">Throughout Week 16, we will update the playoff standings with the results of the most recent games. We will keep track of who can clinch what spot in the postseason, which teams have seen their 2022 hopes dashed, and who will stay alive into Week 17.</p> <p id="jq7kZ1">Coming into Week 16, the <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl-playoff-picture">AFC playoff picture</a> had the <a href="https://www.buffalorumblings.com/">Buffalo Bills</a> in the top-seeded spot, leading the AFC East, and guaranteed at least a spot in the playoffs. The <a href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com/">Kansas City Chiefs</a>, tied with the Bills at 11-3, have already claimed the AFC West and are now playing to move ahead of Buffalo in the seeding. The <a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/">Cincinnati Bengals</a> held the third seed as the AFC North leader while the <a href="https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/">Tennessee Titans</a> entered the week as the fourth seed and the leader of the AFC South. The <a href="https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/">Baltimore Ravens</a>, <a href="https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/">Los Angeles Chargers</a>, and <a href="https://www.thephinsider.com/">Miami Dolphins</a> made up the three wild card spots to start the week.</p> <p id="I7IOxE">On the other side of the bracket, the NFC playoff picture started with the <a href="https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/">Philadelphia Eagles</a> in the top spot as the NFC East leader, having claimed a playoff spot this year and potentially securing the number one seed by the end of the week. The <a href="https://www.dailynorseman.com/">Minnesota Vikings</a> and <a href="https://www.ninersnation.com/">San Francisco 49ers</a>, second and third in the bracket, have won the NFC North and NFC West, respectively, while the <a href="https://www.bucsnation.com/">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a> remain the fourth seed as the NFC South leader. The <a href="https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/">Dallas Cowboys</a>, who have clinched a playoff berth, are the top wild card teams entering the week and are attempting to track down the Eagles starting with a key head-to-head matchup this weekend. The <a href="https://www.bigblueview.com/">New York Giants</a> and Washington Commanders round out the wild card spot, giving the NFC East four playoff teams as of the start of the week.</p> <p id="kqXodU">How will everything look at the end of the week? Our live standings below will keep you up to date.</p> <h3 id="zAoNig">Week 16 Schedule</h3> <h4 id="Do988W">Finals</h4> <p id="HHp6sb"><a href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/"><strong>Jacksonville Jaguars</strong></a> 19 - 3 <a href="https://www.ganggreennation.com/?_gl=1*1ujn46c*_ga*NzIzNzYxNjQ2LjE2NjkyMTY3MTc.*_ga_2M5GYNY1YS*MTY3MTc2NTkwNi40ODkuMS4xNjcxNzY3MzQyLjIwLjAuMA..&_ga=2.180593127.1725303707.1671763189-723761646.1669216717"><strong>New York Jets</strong></a></p> <h4 id="dOXGhI">Schedule</h4> <p id="YUBrnc"><a href="https://www.thefalcoholic.com/"><strong>Atlanta Falcons</strong></a> at <a href="https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/"><strong>Baltimore Ravens</strong></a>, Saturday, 1 p.m. ET<br><a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/"><strong>Detroit Lions</strong></a> at <a href="https://www.catscratchreader.com/?_gl=1*1ujn46c*_ga*NzIzNzYxNjQ2LjE2NjkyMTY3MTc.*_ga_2M5GYNY1YS*MTY3MTc2NTkwNi40ODkuMS4xNjcxNzY3MzQyLjIwLjAuMA..&_ga=2.180593127.1725303707.1671763189-723761646.1669216717"><strong>Carolina Panthers</strong></a>, Saturday, 1 p.m. ET<br><a href="https://www.buffalorumblings.com/"><strong>Buffalo Bills</strong></a> at <a href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/"><strong>Chicago Bears</strong></a>, Saturday, 1 p.m. ET<br><a href="https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/"><strong>New Orleans Saints</strong></a> at <a href="https://www.dawgsbynature.com/"><strong>Cleveland Browns</strong></a>, Saturday, 1 p.m. ET<br><a href="https://www.fieldgulls.com/"><strong>Seattle Seahawks</strong></a> at <a href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com/"><strong>Kansas City Chiefs</strong></a>, Saturday, 1 p.m. ET<br><a href="https://www.bigblueview.com/"><strong>New York Giants</strong></a> at <a href="https://www.dailynorseman.com/"><strong>Minnesota Vikings</strong></a>, Saturday, 1 p.m. ET<br><a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/"><strong>Cincinnati Bengals</strong></a> at <a href="https://www.patspulpit.com/"><strong>New England Patriots</strong></a>, Saturday, 1 p.m. ET<br><a href="http://hogshaven.com/"><strong>Washington Commanders</strong></a> at <a href="https://www.ninersnation.com/"><strong>San Francisco 49ers</strong></a>, Saturday, 4:05 p.m. ET<br><a href="https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/"><strong>Philadelphia Eagles</strong></a> at <a href="https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/"><strong>Dallas Cowboys</strong></a>, Saturday, 4:25 p.m. ET<br><a href="https://www.silverandblackpride.com/"><strong>Las Vegas Raiders</strong></a> at <a href="https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/"><strong>Pittsburgh Steelers</strong></a>, Saturday, 8:15 p.m. ET<br><a href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/"><strong>Green Bay Packers</strong></a> at <a href="https://www.thephinsider.com/"><strong>Miami Dolphins</strong></a>, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET<br><a href="https://www.milehighreport.com/"><strong>Denver Broncos</strong></a> at <a href="https://www.turfshowtimes.com/"><strong>Los Angeles Rams</strong></a>, Sunday, 4:30 p.m. ET<br><a href="https://www.bucsnation.com/"><strong>Tampa Bay Buccaneers</strong></a> at <a href="https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/"><strong>Arizona Cardinals</strong></a>, Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET<br><a href="https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/"><strong>Los Angeles Chargers</strong></a> at <a href="https://www.stampedeblue.com/"><strong>Indianapolis Colts</strong></a>, Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET</p> <hr class="p-entry-hr" id="J6K3N1"> <h3 id="zZe4i2"> <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl-playoff-picture">AFC Playoff Picture</a> Live Updates (through Week 16 <em>Thursday Night Football</em>)</h3> <h4 id="C3kpeF">Week 16 Clinching Scenarios:</h4> <p id="SFzBfA"><a href="https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/"><strong>Baltimore Ravens</strong></a><strong>:</strong><br>Clinch playoff berth with:</p> <ul> <li id="qnAKKz">Ravens win and Dolphins loss/tie and Patriots loss/tie OR</li> <li id="xzy0Lg">Ravens win and Dolphins loss/tie and <strong>Jets loss/tie</strong> OR</li> <li id="9Thawj">Ravens win and Patriots loss/tie and <strong>Jets loss/tie </strong>OR</li> <li id="kkPABg">Ravens tie and Patriots loss and <strong>Jets loss</strong> OR</li> <li id="VRLstb">Ravens tie and Patriots loss and Dolphins loss and <a href="https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/">Chargers</a> win OR</li> <li id="bAQnzV">Ravens tie and Patriots loss and Dolphins loss and <s>Jets tie</s> OR</li> <li id="6KOOFu">Ravens tie and Patriots loss and <s>Jets tie</s> and Chargers win OR</li> <li id="UcZdft">Ravens tie and Patriots tie and <strong>Jets loss</strong> and Dolphins loss OR</li> <li id="b8leYi">Ravens tie and Patriots tie and <s>Jets tie</s> and Dolphins loss and Chargers win OR</li> <li id="ENVCW0">Patriots loss and <strong>Jets loss</strong> and Browns loss/tie and Raiders loss/tie and Titans loss/tie and Chargers win</li> </ul> <p id="Xqnx9r"><a href="https://www.buffalorumblings.com/"><strong>Buffalo Bills</strong></a><br>Clinch AFC East division title with:</p> <ul> <li id="517MQg">Bills win OR</li> <li id="GEZOzx">Dolphins loss/tie</li> </ul> <p id="tOUAXj"><a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/"><strong>Cincinnati Bengals</strong></a><strong> - Clinched playoff berth</strong><br>Clinch playoff berth with:</p> <ul> <li id="s1W8bw">Bengals win/tie OR</li> <li id="1lCXQV"><strong>Jets loss/tie</strong></li> </ul> <p id="b7hCiY"><strong>Los Angeles Chargers</strong><br>Clinch playoff berth with:</p> <ul> <li id="HLLT2V">Chargers win and Raiders loss/tie and Patriots loss and <strong>Jets loss</strong> OR</li> <li id="4XkJAw">Chargers win and Raiders loss/tie and Patriots loss and <s>Jets tie</s> and Dolphins loss OR</li> <li id="fT75Rm">Chargers win and Radiers loss/tie and Patriots tie and <strong>Jets loss</strong> and Dolphins loss</li> </ul> <h4 id="gSz9LR"><strong>Standings:</strong></h4> <p id="xy3uuE">1 - <a href="https://www.buffalorumblings.com/"><strong>Buffalo Bills</strong></a> (11-3, AFC East leader)^*<br>2 - <a href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com/"><strong>Kansas City Chiefs</strong></a> (11-3, AFC West champion)+*<br>3 - <a href="https://www.cincyjungle.com/"><strong>Cincinnati Bengals</strong></a> (10-4, AFC North leader)^*<br>4 - <a href="https://www.musiccitymiracles.com/"><strong>Tennessee Titans</strong></a> (7-7, AFC South leader)*<br>5 - <a href="https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/"><strong>Baltimore Ravens</strong></a> (9-5, Wild Card 1)*<br>6 - <a href="https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/"><strong>Los Angeles Chargers</strong></a> (8-6, Wild Card 2)*<br>7 - <a href="https://www.thephinsider.com/"><strong>Miami Dolphins</strong></a> (8-6, Wild Card 3)*</p> <p id="J6eKrc"><strong>In the hunt</strong><br><a href="https://www.patspulpit.com/"><strong>New England Patriots</strong></a> (7-7)*<br><a href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/"><strong>Jacksonville Jaguars</strong></a> (7-8)<br><a href="https://www.ganggreennation.com/"><strong>New York Jets</strong></a> (7-8)<br><a href="https://www.silverandblackpride.com/"><strong>Las Vegas Raiders</strong></a> (6-8)*<br><a href="https://www.dawgsbynature.com/"><strong>Cleveland Browns</strong></a> (6-8)*<br><a href="https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/"><strong>Pittsburgh Steelers</strong></a> (6-8)*</p> <p id="L1kuLH"><strong>Eliminated</strong><br><a href="https://www.stampedeblue.com/"><strong>Indianapolis Colts</strong></a> (4-9-1)*<br><a href="https://www.milehighreport.com/"><strong>Denver Broncos</strong></a> (4-10)*<br><a href="https://www.battleredblog.com/"><strong>Houston Texans</strong></a> (1-12-1)*</p> <p id="98IlaX"><em>*Still to play</em><br><em>^Clinched playoff berth</em><br>+<em>Clinched division title</em></p> <h4 id="BEtXDM">Week 16 Elimination Scenarios:</h4> <p id="Nz9WdZ"><a href="https://www.dawgsbynature.com/"><strong>Cleveland Browns</strong></a><br>Eliminated with:</p> <ul> <li id="0M0iYn">Browns loss OR</li> <li id="FG6toX">Browns tie and Chargers win/tie and Dolphins win/tie OR</li> <li id="eBbdDC">Browns tie and Chargers win/tie and <s>Jets win/tie</s> OR</li> <li id="2yg69y">Browns tie and Chargers win/tie and Patriots win/tie OR</li> <li id="IGr8GP">Ravens win/tie and Chargers win and Dolphins win</li> </ul> <p id="sntwJB"><a href="https://www.stampedeblue.com/"><strong>Indianapolis Colts</strong></a><strong> - Eliminated</strong><br>Eliminated with:</p> <ul> <li id="3e720w">Colts loss/tie OR</li> <li id="0tP3lX"> <strong>Jaguars win/tie</strong> OR</li> <li id="XDvhbT">Titans win/tie</li> </ul> <p id="iUhVBu"><a href="https://www.silverandblackpride.com/"><strong>Las Vegas Raiders</strong></a><br>Eliminated with:</p> <ul> <li id="J9f6UO">Raiders loss and Chargers win/tie and Dolphins win/tie OR</li> <li id="EGsEMq">Raiders loss and Chargers win/tie and <s>Jets win/tie</s> OR</li> <li id="tc3XrX">Raiders loss and Chargers win/tie and Patriots win/tie OR</li> <li id="xHxb7b">Raiders tie and Chargers win and Dolphins win OR</li> <li id="1kIT8x">Raiders tie and Chargers win and Patriots win and Dolphins tie</li> </ul> <p id="o7gGBZ"><a href="https://www.ganggreennation.com/"><strong>New York Jets</strong></a><br>Eliminated with:</p> <ul> <li id="c7Nbmm"> <strong>Jets loss</strong> and Chargers win and Patriots win and Dolphins win and Ravens win/tie OR</li> <li id="j4XMzZ"> <strong>Jets loss</strong> and Chargers win and Patriots win and Dolphins win and Browns win/tie</li> </ul> <p id="chmtmx"><a href="https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/"><strong>Pittsburgh Steelers</strong></a><br>Eliminated with:</p> <ul> <li id="m99uFi">Steelers loss OR</li> <li id="76NG1o">Steelers tie and Chargers win/tie and Dolphins win/tie OR</li> <li id="aFfvqQ">Steelers tie and Chargers win/tie and Patriots win/tie OR</li> <li id="x9vKAk">Steelers tie and Chargers win/tie and <s>Jets win/tie</s> OR</li> <li id="q82dtB">Chargers win and Dolphins win OR</li> <li id="aDpm0K">Chargers win and Patriots win and Dolphins tie OR</li> <li id="THRLRB">Chargers win and Jets win and Dolphins tie OR</li> <li id="EmmtUE">Chargers win and Patriots win and <s>Jets win</s> </li> </ul> <hr class="p-entry-hr" id="9RnWOl"> <h3 id="rIiSVY"> <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl-playoff-picture">NFC Playoff Picture</a> Live Updates (through Week 16 <em>Thursday Night Football</em>)</h3> <h4 id="Ec00xN">Week 16 Clinching Scenarios:</h4> <p id="lh89Tx"><a href="https://www.bigblueview.com/"><strong>New York Giants</strong></a><br>Clinch playoff berth with:</p> <ul> <li id="fIk95i">Giants win and Commanders loss and Lions loss OR</li> <li id="GQMzTT">Giants win and Commanders loss and Seahawks loss OR</li> <li id="e4mABs">Giants win and Lions loss and Seahawks loss</li> </ul> <p id="NEPjuh"><a href="https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/"><strong>Philadelphia Eagles</strong></a><br>Clinch NFC East division title with:</p> <ul><li id="qRofJh">Eagles win/tie</li></ul> <p id="bZyLbd">Clinch homefield advantage and playoff bye with:</p> <ul> <li id="HctpFu">Eagles win OR</li> <li id="JH1w7R">Eagles tie and Vikings loss/tie</li> </ul> <h4 id="vk8D7f"><strong>Standings:</strong></h4> <p id="D2H2BA">1 - <a href="https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/"><strong>Philadelphia Eagles</strong></a> (13-1, NFC East leader)^*<br>2 - <a href="https://www.dailynorseman.com/"><strong>Minnesota Vikings</strong></a> (11-3, NFC North champion)+*<br>3 - <a href="https://www.ninersnation.com/"><strong>San Francisco 49ers</strong></a> (10-4, NFC West champion)+*<br>4 - <a href="https://www.bucsnation.com/"><strong>Tampa Bay Buccaneers</strong></a> (6-8, NFC South leader)*<br>5 - <a href="https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/"><strong>Dallas Cowboys</strong></a> (10-4, Wild Card 1)^*<br>6 - <a href="https://www.bigblueview.com/"><strong>New York Giants</strong></a> (8-5-1, Wild Card 2)*<br>7 - <a href="http://hogshaven.com/"><strong>Washington Commanders</strong></a> (7-6-1, Wild Card 3)*</p> <p id="AOvw59"><strong>In the hunt</strong><br><a href="https://www.fieldgulls.com/"><strong>Seattle Seahawks</strong></a> (7-7)*<br><a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/"><strong>Detroit Lions</strong></a> (7-7)*<br><a href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/"><strong>Green Bay Packers</strong></a> (6-8)*<br><a href="https://www.catscratchreader.com/"><strong>Carolina Panthers</strong></a> (5-9)*<br><a href="https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/"><strong>New Orleans Saints</strong></a> (5-9)*<br><a href="https://www.thefalcoholic.com/"><strong>Atlanta Falcons</strong></a> (5-9)*</p> <p id="dkEc4v"><strong>Eliminated</strong><br><a href="https://www.turfshowtimes.com/"><strong>Los Angeles Rams</strong></a> (4-10)*<br><a href="https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/"><strong>Arizona Cardinals</strong></a> (4-10)*<br><a href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/"><strong>Chicago Bears</strong></a> (3-11)*</p> <p id="0QOjU0"><em>*Still to play</em><br><em>^Clinched playoff berth</em><br>+<em>Clinched division title</em></p> <h4 id="rhkwgq">Week 16 Elimination Scenarios:</h4> <p id="TtjkOA"><a href="https://www.thefalcoholic.com/"><strong>Atlanta Falcons</strong></a><br>Eliminated with:</p> <ul> <li id="hCdhk2">Falcons loss and Buccaneers win OR</li> <li id="83Qrz3">Falcons loss and Buccaneers tie and Panthers win OR</li> <li id="sf4IgR">Falcons loss and Buccaneers tie and Panthers tie and Saints win OR</li> <li id="DWe35c">Falcons loss and Panthers win and Saints win</li> </ul> <p id="QAqBXM"><a href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/"><strong>Green Bay Packers</strong></a><br>Eliminated with:</p> <ul><li id="aWX5C0">Packers loss and Commanders win</li></ul> <p id="x3p7y8"><a href="https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/"><strong>New Orleans Saints</strong></a><br>Eliminated with:</p> <ul><li id="7a5meZ">Saints loss and Buccaneers win</li></ul> <p id="YBI8el"></p> </div>
   

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By: Kevin Nogle

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We keep track of the live NFL playoff standings throughout Week 16.

The Week 16 schedule is underway for the 2022 NFL season. The season is winding down with the playoffs looming and teams trying to get into contention for a berth in the postseason tournament. Every game seemingly has playoff implications right now, whether it is allowing a team to claim their division title, move into a wild card spot, or be eliminated from contention this year.

Throughout Week 16, we will update the playoff standings with the results of the most recent games. We will keep track of who can clinch what spot in the postseason, which teams have seen their 2022 hopes dashed, and who will stay alive into Week 17.

Coming into Week 16, the AFC playoff picture had the Buffalo Bills in the top-seeded spot, leading the AFC East, and guaranteed at least a spot in the playoffs. The Kansas City Chiefs, tied with the Bills at 11-3, have already claimed the AFC West and are now playing to move ahead of Buffalo in the seeding. The Cincinnati Bengals held the third seed as the AFC North leader while the Tennessee Titans entered the week as the fourth seed and the leader of the AFC South. The Baltimore Ravens, Los Angeles Chargers, and Miami Dolphins made up the three wild card spots to start the week.

On the other side of the bracket, the NFC playoff picture started with the Philadelphia Eagles in the top spot as the NFC East leader, having claimed a playoff spot this year and potentially securing the number one seed by the end of the week. The Minnesota Vikings and San Francisco 49ers, second and third in the bracket, have won the NFC North and NFC West, respectively, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers remain the fourth seed as the NFC South leader. The Dallas Cowboys, who have clinched a playoff berth, are the top wild card teams entering the week and are attempting to track down the Eagles starting with a key head-to-head matchup this weekend. The New York Giants and Washington Commanders round out the wild card spot, giving the NFC East four playoff teams as of the start of the week.

How will everything look at the end of the week? Our live standings below will keep you up to date.

Week 16 Schedule

Finals

Jacksonville Jaguars 19 – 3 New York Jets

Schedule

Atlanta Falcons at Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, 1 p.m. ET
Detroit Lions at Carolina Panthers, Saturday, 1 p.m. ET
Buffalo Bills at Chicago Bears, Saturday, 1 p.m. ET
New Orleans Saints at Cleveland Browns, Saturday, 1 p.m. ET
Seattle Seahawks at Kansas City Chiefs, Saturday, 1 p.m. ET
New York Giants at Minnesota Vikings, Saturday, 1 p.m. ET
Cincinnati Bengals at New England Patriots, Saturday, 1 p.m. ET
Washington Commanders at San Francisco 49ers, Saturday, 4:05 p.m. ET
Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys, Saturday, 4:25 p.m. ET
Las Vegas Raiders at Pittsburgh Steelers, Saturday, 8:15 p.m. ET
Green Bay Packers at Miami Dolphins, Sunday, 1 p.m. ET
Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, 4:30 p.m. ET
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET
Los Angeles Chargers at Indianapolis Colts, Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET


AFC Playoff Picture Live Updates (through Week 16 Thursday Night Football)

Week 16 Clinching Scenarios:

Baltimore Ravens:
Clinch playoff berth with:

  • Ravens win and Dolphins loss/tie and Patriots loss/tie OR
  • Ravens win and Dolphins loss/tie and Jets loss/tie OR
  • Ravens win and Patriots loss/tie and Jets loss/tie OR
  • Ravens tie and Patriots loss and Jets loss OR
  • Ravens tie and Patriots loss and Dolphins loss and Chargers win OR
  • Ravens tie and Patriots loss and Dolphins loss and Jets tie OR
  • Ravens tie and Patriots loss and Jets tie and Chargers win OR
  • Ravens tie and Patriots tie and Jets loss and Dolphins loss OR
  • Ravens tie and Patriots tie and Jets tie and Dolphins loss and Chargers win OR
  • Patriots loss and Jets loss and Browns loss/tie and Raiders loss/tie and Titans loss/tie and Chargers win

Buffalo Bills
Clinch AFC East division title with:

  • Bills win OR
  • Dolphins loss/tie

Cincinnati Bengals – Clinched playoff berth
Clinch playoff berth with:

  • Bengals win/tie OR
  • Jets loss/tie

Los Angeles Chargers
Clinch playoff berth with:

  • Chargers win and Raiders loss/tie and Patriots loss and Jets loss OR
  • Chargers win and Raiders loss/tie and Patriots loss and Jets tie and Dolphins loss OR
  • Chargers win and Radiers loss/tie and Patriots tie and Jets loss and Dolphins loss

Standings:

1 – Buffalo Bills (11-3, AFC East leader)^*
2 – Kansas City Chiefs (11-3, AFC West champion)+*
3 – Cincinnati Bengals (10-4, AFC North leader)^*
4 – Tennessee Titans (7-7, AFC South leader)*
5 – Baltimore Ravens (9-5, Wild Card 1)*
6 – Los Angeles Chargers (8-6, Wild Card 2)*
7 – Miami Dolphins (8-6, Wild Card 3)*

In the hunt
New England Patriots (7-7)*
Jacksonville Jaguars (7-8)
New York Jets (7-8)
Las Vegas Raiders (6-8)*
Cleveland Browns (6-8)*
Pittsburgh Steelers (6-8)*

Eliminated
Indianapolis Colts (4-9-1)*
Denver Broncos (4-10)*
Houston Texans (1-12-1)*

*Still to play
^Clinched playoff berth
+Clinched division title

Week 16 Elimination Scenarios:

Cleveland Browns
Eliminated with:

  • Browns loss OR
  • Browns tie and Chargers win/tie and Dolphins win/tie OR
  • Browns tie and Chargers win/tie and Jets win/tie OR
  • Browns tie and Chargers win/tie and Patriots win/tie OR
  • Ravens win/tie and Chargers win and Dolphins win

Indianapolis Colts – Eliminated
Eliminated with:

  • Colts loss/tie OR
  • Jaguars win/tie OR
  • Titans win/tie

Las Vegas Raiders
Eliminated with:

  • Raiders loss and Chargers win/tie and Dolphins win/tie OR
  • Raiders loss and Chargers win/tie and Jets win/tie OR
  • Raiders loss and Chargers win/tie and Patriots win/tie OR
  • Raiders tie and Chargers win and Dolphins win OR
  • Raiders tie and Chargers win and Patriots win and Dolphins tie

New York Jets
Eliminated with:

  • Jets loss and Chargers win and Patriots win and Dolphins win and Ravens win/tie OR
  • Jets loss and Chargers win and Patriots win and Dolphins win and Browns win/tie

Pittsburgh Steelers
Eliminated with:

  • Steelers loss OR
  • Steelers tie and Chargers win/tie and Dolphins win/tie OR
  • Steelers tie and Chargers win/tie and Patriots win/tie OR
  • Steelers tie and Chargers win/tie and Jets win/tie OR
  • Chargers win and Dolphins win OR
  • Chargers win and Patriots win and Dolphins tie OR
  • Chargers win and Jets win and Dolphins tie OR
  • Chargers win and Patriots win and Jets win

NFC Playoff Picture Live Updates (through Week 16 Thursday Night Football)

Week 16 Clinching Scenarios:

New York Giants
Clinch playoff berth with:

  • Giants win and Commanders loss and Lions loss OR
  • Giants win and Commanders loss and Seahawks loss OR
  • Giants win and Lions loss and Seahawks loss

Philadelphia Eagles
Clinch NFC East division title with:

  • Eagles win/tie

Clinch homefield advantage and playoff bye with:

  • Eagles win OR
  • Eagles tie and Vikings loss/tie

Standings:

1 – Philadelphia Eagles (13-1, NFC East leader)^*
2 – Minnesota Vikings (11-3, NFC North champion)+*
3 – San Francisco 49ers (10-4, NFC West champion)+*
4 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-8, NFC South leader)*
5 – Dallas Cowboys (10-4, Wild Card 1)^*
6 – New York Giants (8-5-1, Wild Card 2)*
7 – Washington Commanders (7-6-1, Wild Card 3)*

In the hunt
Seattle Seahawks (7-7)*
Detroit Lions (7-7)*
Green Bay Packers (6-8)*
Carolina Panthers (5-9)*
New Orleans Saints (5-9)*
Atlanta Falcons (5-9)*

Eliminated
Los Angeles Rams (4-10)*
Arizona Cardinals (4-10)*
Chicago Bears (3-11)*

*Still to play
^Clinched playoff berth
+Clinched division title

Week 16 Elimination Scenarios:

Atlanta Falcons
Eliminated with:

  • Falcons loss and Buccaneers win OR
  • Falcons loss and Buccaneers tie and Panthers win OR
  • Falcons loss and Buccaneers tie and Panthers tie and Saints win OR
  • Falcons loss and Panthers win and Saints win

Green Bay Packers
Eliminated with:

  • Packers loss and Commanders win

New Orleans Saints
Eliminated with:

  • Saints loss and Buccaneers win

Originally posted on The Phinsider