The race for the NFL playoffs is heating up, with several teams still vying for a chance at postseason glory. The NFC South saw a major shakeup, with the Falcons reclaiming the division lead. Meanwhile, the AFC remains competitive, with the Bills and Chiefs battling for the top spot. Several wild-card hopefuls are clinging to slim chances, with the Dolphins, Bengals, and Colts all needing wins and help to secure a playoff berth.
The 49ers, Cowboys and Cardinals are out of the playoff race. The Falcons took control of their hopes with help, and the Colts, Dolphins and Bengals kept slim chances alive.With two weeks remaining, three of eight division titles are secured, eight teams have wrapped up playoff berths and 11 more are competing for the six remaining spots. The biggest change in the standings occurred in the NFC South with Atlanta reclaiming the top spot from Tampa Bay.
The Buccaneers, who had locked up their fifth straight division crown weeks ago, stumbled. Buffalo overcame a 14-0 deficit and held on for a 24-21 victory over the woeful Patriots. The Bills (12-3) still have a chance for the AFC’s No. 1 seed, but must win out and need the Chiefs to lose two games. A 29-17 victory over San Francisco kept Miami in contention for a wild-card spot. The Dolphins (7-8) have to beat the Browns and Jets on the road and get plenty of help. They’ve dropped two in a row, the last a 34-17 loss to Baltimore on Saturday that prevented the Steelers (10-5) from winning the division. Facing Kansas City on three days’ rest on Christmas Day will be a challenge for an injury-depleted crew.Baltimore delivered a big win over the Steelers and the Ravens (10-5) now can win the division with two victories and one loss by Pittsburgh. Baltimore visits Houston on Christmas Day and finishes at home against Cleveland.Cincinnati threw three TD passes to take a 39-37 lead over Jackson and the Bengals (7-8) beat the Browns 24-6 to stay in the mix. Cincinnati has to beat the Broncos and Steelers and get a lot of help. Suffered to a significant knee injury in a 27-19 loss to Kansas City on Saturday. Houston will likely get the No. 4 seed. The Colts stayed in contention with a 38-30 win over the Titans. The Colts (7-8) should beat the Giants and Jaguars to close out the season but they’ll need a ton of help to get in
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