[1brokegirl]

The Colts, Bengals and Seahawks clinched playoff berths on Sunday, and the Ravens clinched the AFC North. Five NFC teams are fighting for two postseason spots, and the race for first-round byes in the AFC remains convoluted.
The Cowboys lost, but the Giants' loss later sets up a winner-take-all Cowboys-Redskins game on Sunday night for the NFC East title.


The Vikings remained in the No. 6 slot in the NFC but also were big winners, as the Giants and Cowboys' losses mean Minnesota doesn't require help to make the postseason. Minnesota's win (and the Texans' loss) also kept alive a three-team race for the AFC's top seed.


The Steelers blew their chance to move into the No. 6 spot in the AFC and instead were eliminated. The faint hopes of the Dolphins, Rams and Saints also were extinguished Sunday


Here's the updated playoff picture heading into the season's final week.


1. Houston Texans (12-3)
• Would clinch the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage through the AFC playoffs with a win at the Colts or both a Broncos loss and Patriots loss.
• Would clinch a first-round bye with a Broncos loss or Patriots loss/tie.
• Would be the No. 3 seed with a loss and Broncos win and Patriots win.
Last two weeks: L 6-23 vs. Vikings, at Colts (1 ET, CBS)
2. Denver Broncos (12-3)
• Would clinch the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage through the AFC playoffs with a win vs. the Chiefs and Texans loss/tie.
• Would clinch a first-round bye with a win/tie or Patriots loss/tie.
• Would be the No. 3 seed with a loss and Patriots win.
Last two weeks: W 34-12 vs. Browns, vs. Chiefs (4:25 ET, CBS)
3. New England Patriots (11-4)
• Would clinch the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage through the AFC playoffs with a win vs. the Dolphins and Texans loss and Broncos loss.
• Would clinch a first-round bye with a win and either a Texans loss or Broncos loss.
• Would clinch the No. 3 seed with a win/tie or Ravens loss/tie.
• Would be the No. 4 seed with a loss and Ravens win.
Last two weeks: W 23-16 at Jaguars, vs. Dolphins (4:25 ET, CBS)
4. Baltimore Ravens (10-5)
• Clinched the North due to a better division record than the Bengals (4-1 to 2-3).
• Would clinch the No. 3 seed with a win at the Bengals and Patriots loss.
• Would be the No. 4 seed with a loss/tie or Patriots win/tie.
Last two weeks: W 33-14 vs. Giants, at Bengals (1 ET, CBS)



5. Indianapolis Colts (10-5)
• Clinched a playoff berth and the No. 5 seed with a win due to a better record in common games than the Bengals (4-1 to 3-2).
Last two weeks: W 20-13 at Chiefs, vs. Texans (1 ET, CBS)
6. Cincinnati Bengals (9-6)
• Clinched a playoff berth with a win and will be the No. 6 seed.
Last two weeks: W 13-10 at Steelers, vs. Ravens (1 ET, CBS)


1. Atlanta Falcons (13-2)
• Clinched the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage in the NFC playoffs.
Last two weeks: W 31-18 at Lions, vs. Buccaneers (1 ET, Fox)
2. Green Bay Packers (11-4)
• Have clinched the North.
• Would clinch a first-round bye with a win at the Vikings or both a 49ers loss and Seahawks loss/tie.
Last two weeks: W 55-7 vs. Titans, at Vikings (4:25 ET, Fox)
3. San Francisco 49ers (10-4-1)
• Have clinched a playoff berth.
• Would clinch the West with a win/tie or Seahawks loss/tie.
• Would clinch a first-round bye with a win/tie vs. the Cardinals and Packers loss.
Last two weeks: L 13-42 at Seahawks, vs. Cardinals (4:25 ET, Fox)
4. Washington Redskins (9-6)
• Would clinch the East and No. 4 seed with a win.
• Would clinch a playoff berth with a Vikings loss and Bears loss.
• Would finish behind the Cowboys with a loss to Dallas due to their record in common games (8-4 to 7-5).
Last two weeks: W 27-20 at Eagles, vs. Cowboys (8:20 ET, NBC/Yahoo! Sports)

5. Seattle Seahawks (10-5)
• Clinched a playoff berth and at worst the No. 5 seed due to head-to-head wins vs. the Vikings and Bears.
• Would clinch the West (and No. 3 seed) with a win vs. the Rams and a 49ers loss, and a first-round bye if the Packers also lose.
Last two weeks: W 42-13 vs. 49ers, vs. Rams (4:25 ET, Fox)
6. Minnesota Vikings (9-6)
• Lead the Bears due to division record (3-2 to 2-3).
• Would clinch a playoff berth with a win.
• Would clinch a playoff berth with a Bears loss and Cowboys loss and Giants loss.
Last two weeks: W 23-6 at Texans, vs. Packers (4:25 ET, Fox)

7. Chicago Bears (9-6)
• Would clinch a playoff berth with a win and a Vikings loss.
Last two weeks: W 28-13 at Cardinals, at Lions (1 ET, Fox)
8. Dallas Cowboys (8-7)
• Would clinch the East and No. 4 seed with a win due to division record (4-2 to the Giants' 3-3) and a better record in common games than the Redskins (8-4 to 7-5).
• Cannot be a wild card.
Last two weeks: L 31-34 vs. Saints, at Redskins (8:20 ET, NBC/Yahoo! Sports)
9. New York Giants (8-7)
• Would clinch a playoff berth with a win and Vikings loss and Bears loss and Cowboys loss.
Last two weeks: L 14-33 at Ravens, vs. Eagles (1 ET, Fox)


This shit is too confusing for me here's the card you figure it out LOL

[Deol]

CHI at -3 for +100 is the best bet on the board this week IMO. Gonna go big on it. They could also get in if they win and WASH loses.

[meader99]

CHI at -3 for +100 is the best bet on the board this week IMO. Gonna go big on it. They could also get in if they win and WASH loses.

Bears can only get in with a win and Viking loss.

[Deol]

Bears can only get in with a win and Viking loss.

My bad, clearly I can't read standings properly haha, Thx!

[1brokegirl]

this is what i see happening Packers let vikings win this elimiinates bears them packers have easy road to bowl with either 49ers or seattle redskins dallas to beat and vikings or beat Vikings let bears in and maybe get rematch with bears if Bears make it to div round that will be 4th road game woth no rest

[meader99]

this is what i see happening Packers let vikings win this elimiinates bears them packers have easy road to bowl with either 49ers or seattle redskins dallas to beat and vikings or beat Vikings let bears in and maybe get rematch with bears if Bears make it to div round that will be 4th road game woth no rest

I don't think "letting" the Vikings in gives the Packers an easier road. First off, the Packers would then have to play a first round game against Minnesota and then go on the road to San Fran..... If the Pack win Sunday, they get a bye, and would likely play San Fran at Lambeau in the second round. The Packers wouldn't even play the Bears until the NFC Championship game because if the Bears win as the 6th seed, they would automatically go to Atlanta in round 2.

[guyc]

thanks for the post.lot of good work.