NFL playoff scenarios for Week 17

The Cardinals won’t be in the playoffs, but here are the spots up for grabs in both the NFC and AFC.

No. 2 seed in NFC and first-round bye

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The Packers, Saints and 49ers both have a chance at the No. 2 seed and a first-round bye.

Green Bay just needs to win to earn a bye or the Saints can lose. They can also get the bye if they tie with the Lions and the 49ers lose, or if both they and the Saints tie their games.

New Orleans will get a first-round bye if they win and the Packers or Niners lose or tie. The Saints can also get it with a tie against the Panthers if the Niners or Packers lose. They can also lock in a bye without winning. If the 49ers lose and the Packers win or tie, the Saints still get the bye week.

The 49ers are the most unlikely No. 2 seed. If they win, they will be the No. 1 seed. If they tie the Seahawks, they will be the No. 2 seed if Packers or Saints lose or tie their games.

Whoever is the wild card team of these three will be the No. 5 seed and will play the Eagles or Cowboys next week. The Minnesota Vikings are locked in as the No. 6 seed.

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