With two weeks left in the 2024 NFL regular season, the playoff picture is almost complete. Thirteen teams have been eliminated, and nine have secured spots. The NFC races could be all but over by this week.
Eight teams are on the brink of securing their postseason berths, including those who could lock up the number one seed in both conferences next Monday. Here’s how it plays out for each team:
The Kansas City Chiefs (14-1) can clinch the top spot and home-field advantage if they win against Pittsburgh or if Buffalo loses to the Jets.
The Los Angeles Chargers (9-6) can secure a playoff spot by winning at New England, while also needing Indianapolis to lose to the Giants and Miami to lose to Cleveland.
Denver Broncos (9-6) just need to win their game against Cincinnati to clinch a spot.
In the NFC, Detroit Lions (13-2) are already in position to claim the top seed if they win or Minnesota loses to Green Bay. Philadelphia Eagles (12-3) can also lock up their division with a win or Washington loss to Atlanta.
AFC playoff matchups as things stand will feature Buffalo Bills facing off against Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh Steelers battling Los Angeles Chargers, and Houston Texans taking on Kansas City Chiefs in the wild-card round.
Source: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/43128369/nfl-playoff-picture-2024-week-17-clinching-scenarios-division-races