Here’s how the NFL playoff image seems because the Week 15 slate winds down, with the (*1*) after a 16-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.
Meanwhile, the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Rams grew to become the primary two groups to clinch postseason spots this NFL season. Both groups are in line for the No. 1 seed in their respective conferences.
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(* Clinched playoff spot)
AFC
1. Denver Broncos (12-2)*: Up subsequent — vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, Dec. 21, 4:05 p.m. ET
Notable odds: The Broncos secured a postseason spot with a win over the Packers, and they’re now the favourite to earn the No. 1 seed in the AFC at 63% odds, in accordance with The Athletic’s playoff predictor.
2. New England Patriots (11-3): Up subsequent — at Baltimore Ravens, Dec. 21, 8:20 p.m. ET
Notable odds: The Patriots squandered their probability to clinch the AFC East title with a loss to the Bills, however they nonetheless have 76% odds to win the division, per The Athletic.
3. Jacksonville Jaguars (10-4): Up subsequent — At Denver Broncos, Dec. 21, 4:05 p.m. ET
Notable odds: The Jags maintained their lead in the AFC South, and are 56% prone to win the division, per The Athletic.
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4. Pittsburgh Steelers (7-6): Up subsequent — vs. Miami Dolphins, Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET
Notable odds: The Steelers lead the AFC North. Their odds of clinching a playoff berth are at about 70%, per The Athletic.
5. Los Angeles Chargers (10-4): Up subsequent — at Dallas Cowboys, Dec. 21, 1 p.m. ET
Notable odds: The Chargers have a 90% shot at making the playoffs, by way of NFL.com, however they’re nonetheless very a lot an extended shot to catch the Broncos for the division title.
6. Buffalo Bills (10-4): Up subsequent — At Cleveland Browns, Dec. 21, 1 p.m. ET.
Notable odds: While Buffalo’s probabilities at catching as much as New England to win the division title are nonetheless slim (25% in accordance with The Athletic), the Bills are a digital lock to make the playoffs.
7. Houston Texans (9-5): Up subsequent — vs. Las Vegas Raiders, Dec. 21, 4:25 p.m. ET
Notable odds: The Texans’ odds to make the playoffs are 97%, per The Athletic.
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8. Indianapolis Colts (8-6): Up subsequent — vs. San Francisco 49ers, Dec. 22, 8:15 p.m. ET
Notable odds: The Colts have simply an 11% shot on the playoffs, in accordance with the Athletic, after a slim loss to Seattle.
9. Baltimore Ravens (7-7): Up subsequent — vs. New England Patriots, Dec. 21, 8:20 p.m. ET
Notable odds: The Ravens bumped their playoff odds to 42% with a much-needed win over the Bengals, in accordance with The Athletic.
10. Miami Dolphins (6-7): Up subsequent — At Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET
Notable odds: Miami hasn’t been mathematically eradicated but, however it could take a miracle as at a lower than 1% shot to get in, in accordance with The Athletic.
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NFC
1. Los Angeles Rams (11-3)*: Up subsequent — at Seattle Seahawks, Thursday, 8:15 p.m. ET
Notable odds: The Rams clinched a playoff berth with a win over the Lions, they usually stay the NFC favourite to earn the No. 1 seed at 55%, per The Athletic. An enormous sport at Seattle is coming Thursday.
2. Chicago Bears (10-4): Up subsequent — vs. Green Bay Packers, Dec. 20, 8:30 p.m. ET
Notable odds: The Bears have a 78% shot of creating the playoffs, per The Athletic, they usually improved their odds of successful the NFC North to 42% due to a Packers loss. Next week’s sport towards Green Bay very properly might determine the division.
3. Philadelphia Eagles (9-5): Up subsequent — At Washington Commanders, Dec. 20, 5 p.m. ET
Notable odds: After crushing the Raiders to finish a three-game dropping skid, the Eagles have 95% odds to make the playoffs, by way of The Athletic. The prime seed, nonetheless, is nearly actually out of attain.
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4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-7): Up subsequent — at Carolina Panthers, Dec. 21 at 1 p.m. ET
Notable odds: The Buccaneers maintain the tiebreaker over the Panthers in the NFC South in the mean time, they usually have a 75% shot at making the playoffs, per NFL.com. A pair of video games towards the Panthers over the subsequent three weeks will probably be essential.
5. Seattle Seahawks (11-3): Up subsequent — vs. Los Angeles Rams, Thursday, 8:15 p.m. ET
Notable odds: Though nearly a lock to make the playoffs, the Seahawks are solely at 35% to win the NFC West, per The Athletic. A win over the Rams on Thursday would go a good distance in flipping these odds.
6. San Francisco 49ers (10-4): Up subsequent — at Indianapolis Colts, Dec. 22, 8:15 p.m. ET
Notable odds: Strong playoff favorites at 96%, per The Athletic.
7. Green Bay Packers (9-4-1): Up subsequent — At Chicago Bears, Dec. 20, 8:20 p.m. ET
Notable odds: The Packers fell out of the lead for in the NFC North and dropped to 49% to win the division after a loss to the Broncos. Saturday’s sport in Chicago turns into huge.
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Still in the NFC image
8. Detroit Lions (8-6): Up subsequent — vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, Dec. 21, 4:25 p.m. ET
Notable odds: Down to 26% to make the playoffs, per The Athletic.
9. Carolina Panthers (7-7): Up subsequent — vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Dec. 21, 1 p.m. ET
Notable odds: A loss to the Saints was pricey because it dropped Carolina to 24% to make the playoffs, in accordance with The Athletic. Two video games towards the Bucs down the stretch will determine the division.
10. Dallas Cowboys (6-6-1): Up subsequent — vs. Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET
Notable odds: 11% to make the playoffs, in accordance with The Athletic and NFL.com.
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Already eradicated
AFC
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Cincinnati Bengals (4-10)
NFC
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New Orleans Saints (4-10)
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Washington Commanders (4-10)