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NFL Playoff Picture 2019: Standings, Bracket & Teams

Getty The Titans and Colts are fighting for a playoff spot.

With just hours to go before the final NFL postseason matchups are determined, the playoff picture still has a few things that are up in the air. Heading into Week 17, there are still three playoff spots up for grabs including two in the AFC.

The Ravens and Steelers are fighting for the AFC North division crown. Pittsburgh needs a win over Cincinnati, along with a Cleveland upset over Baltimore in order to make the playoffs. The Ravens will make the playoffs with either a win over the Browns, or a Steelers loss to the Bengals.

All eyes will be on the AFC South as the Colts and Titans square off on Sunday Night Football for the final AFC playoff spot. The winner will advance to the postseason, while the losing team will be eliminated.

The Vikings and Eagles are fighting for the last NFC playoff spot. Minnesota will make the playoffs if they can get a win against the Bears. The Eagles need a win over the Redskins along with a Vikings loss.

Here’s a look at the current NFL playoff picture in the AFC and NFC. The standings will be updated after both the early and late games. Teams listed in bold would make the postseason as things stand now. Teams in italics have clinched a playoff spot.


NFL Playoff Bracket 2019


NFC Playoff Standings

TEAM W L T
1. New Orleans Saints 13 3 0
2. L.A. Rams 13 3 0
3. Chicago Bears 12 4 0
4. Dallas Cowboys 10 6 0
5. Seattle Seahawks 10 6 0
6. Philadelphia Eagles 9 7 0
7. Minnesota Vikings 8 7 1
8. Washington Redskins 7 9 0
9. Atlanta Falcons 7 9 0
10. Carolina Panthers 7 9 0
11. Green Bay Packers 6 9 1
11. Tampa Bay Bucs 5 11 0
12. New York Giants 5 11 0
13. Detroit Lions 5 11 0
15. San Francisco 49ers 4 12 0
16. Arizona Cardinals 3 13 0

NFC Playoff Matchups

No. 1 New Orleans Saints (Bye)
No. 2 Los Angeles Rams (Bye)
No. 6 Philadelphia Eagles vs. No. 3 Chicago Bears
No. 5 Seattle Seahawks vs. No. 4 Dallas Cowboys


AFC Playoff Standings

TEAM W L T
1. Kansas City Chiefs 12 4 0
2. New England Patriots 11 5 0
3. Houston Texans 11 5 0
4. Baltimore Ravens 10 6 0
5. L.A. Chargers 12 4 0
6. Indianapolis Colts 10 6 0
7. Tennessee Titans 9 7 0
8. Pittsburgh Steelers 9 6 1
9. Cleveland Browns 7 8 1
10. Miami Dolphins 7 9 0
11. Denver Broncos 6 10 0
12. Cincinnati Bengals 6 10 0
13. Buffalo Bills 6 10 0
14. Jacksonville Jaguars 5 11 0
15. Oakland Raiders 4 12 0
16. New York Jets 4 12 0

AFC Playoff Matchups

No. 1 Kansas City Chiefs (Bye)
No. 2 New England Patriots (Bye)
No. 6 Indianapolis Colts vs. No. 3 Houston Texans
No. 5 L.A. Chargers vs. No. 4 Baltimore Ravens


Who Is in the NFL Playoffs?

TEAM CLINCHED
L.A. Rams NFC West (No lower than No. 4 Seed)
New Orleans Saints NFC’s No. 1 Seed
Chicago Bears NFC North (No lower than No. 3 Seed)
Dallas Cowboys NFC East & NFC No. 4 Seed
New England Patriots AFC East (No lower than No. 4 Seed)
L.A. Chargers Playoff Spot
Kansas City Chiefs Playoff Spot
Seattle Seahawks NFC Wild Card Spot
Houston Texans Playoff Spot
Philadelphia Eagles NFC No. 6 Seed
Baltimore Ravens AFC North
Indianapolis Colts AFC No. 6 Seed

 

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