There are only three teams still competing for the final playoff spot in the NFC, while Philadelphia has a must-win clinching scenario that involves the overall No. 1 seed for Week 18.
NFL research released the clinching scenarios for the NFC, excluding any tiebreaker scenarios.
The AFC playoff picture is unclear at the top, as the league focuses on Damar Hamlin’s health, and as of Wednesday had made no decision on the possible resumption of the Bills vs. Bengals game, which could be pivotal in the playoff chase.
Here are the playoff-clinching scenarios for the NFC ahead of Week 18.