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NFL playoff picture: Chargers now control destiny for 5-seed

The Chargers are in a great spot.

After beating the Rams on Sunday, the Chargers put them in a position to finish no worse than the sixth seed.

But after the Ravens lost to the Steelers on Sunday night, Los Angeles is in the driver’s seat for the fifth seed.

The Bolts can solidify the fifth spot with a win over the Broncos next weekend.

This is the most ideal scenario for L.A.

With the No. 5 seed, the Chargers would play the fourth seed, which will be the AFC South winner between the Titans and the Jaguars.

Should they finish as the sixth seed, Los Angeles would be set to face the third seed, whether that be the Bills, Chiefs, Bengals or Ravens, on the road.

With the defense dominating the last four weeks, Joey Bosa back on the field, and the offense finding its groove, the Bolts are primed to be a dangerous team in postseason play.

Chargers’ playoff chances increase following Jaguars’ win over Jets

The Chargers are in a really good position.

The Jaguars beat the Jets on Thursday night, which increased the Chargers’ playoff chances from 82% to 86%, according to FiveThirtyEight.

New York losing to Jacksonville was one of the scenarios that needed to happen for Los Angeles to clinch a playoff berth this week.

Following the Jets’ loss, the Bolts now need to beat the Colts on Monday night, and the Patriots need to lose to the Bengals on Saturday night and the Raiders to lose to the Steelers on Christmas Eve.

Even if New England and Las Vegas win, a Chargers’ win over Indianapolis would increase their playoff chances to 99%.

While getting the help they need would be ideal, Los Angeles essentially controls its destiny. And a win this weekend and next weekend against the Rams would clinch a playoff spot.

NFL Playoff Picture: Mapping the paths that remain for Chargers

The Chargers are a win away from making the playoffs. What seed can they get, and who might they play?

What a wild Week 18.

The Jaguars beat the Colts, which means that if the Chargers and Raiders’ Sunday night matchup ends in a tie, they will both make the playoffs.

With the Steelers defeating the Ravens, Pittsburgh will get into the playoffs as long as Los Angeles and Las Vegas do not tie.

Furthermore, the Jaguars’ and Steelers’ victory guaranteed the Bolts will get nothing lower than the No. 6 seed if they beat the Raiders.

If Las Vegas wins, Los Angeles is knocked out of playoff contention.

Here’s a look at the Chargers’ seeding outcome (with no tie):

No. 5 seed

Chargers win + Jets win + Patriots win = @ Bengals in Wild Card

No. 6 seed

Chargers win + Jets win + Dolphins win = @ Bengals in Wild Card

Chargers win + Bills win + Dolphins/Patriots win = @ Bills in Wild Card

Here’s a look at the Chargers’ seeding outcome (with tie):

No. 6 seed

Chargers tie + Jets win + Patriots win = @ Patriots in Wild Card

Chargers tie + Jets win + Dolphins win = @ Bengals in Wild Card

Chargers tie + Bills win + Dolphins/Patriots win = @ Bills in Wild Card

NFL 2021 playoff picture, standings: Where Chargers stand after loss to Chiefs

With Week 15 nearing an end, a look at how the AFC West standings and the playoff picture currently shape up.

The Chargers fell to 8-6 after losing to the Chiefs on Thursday night.

Following the loss, how does it affect Los Angeles, and how does it stack up with the other teams in the AFC West and conference?

Here’s a look at the division standings with Week 15 nearing an end:

1. Chiefs (10-4)

2. Chargers (8-6)

3. Broncos (7-7)

4. Raiders (6-7)

And, a look at the playoff picture:

1. Chiefs (10-4)

2. Patriots (9-5)

3. Titans (9-5)

4. Bengals (8-6)

5. Colts (8-6)

6. Chargers (8-6)

7. Bills (8-6)

AFC playoff matchups if the season ended today:

  • No. 2 Patriots vs. No. 7 Bills
  • No. 3 Titans vs. No. 6 Chargers
  • No. 4 Bengals vs. No. 5 Colts

The Browns and Raiders face off on Monday evening.

If Cleveland wins, they will become the 4th seed, and Cincinnati would bump down to the 6th seed based on head-to-head win percentage.

That would also drop Los Angeles to the 7th seed and knock Buffalo out into the hunt because of the best win percentage in conference games.

AFC West standings, playoff picture after Week 14

Heading into Week 15, a look at how the AFC West standings and the playoff picture currently shape up.

The Chargers improved to 8-5 after beating the Giants on Sunday afternoon.

Following the win, how does it affect Los Angeles, and how does it stack up with the other teams in the AFC West and conference?

Here’s a look at the division standings entering Week 15 and their matchup against the Chiefs on Thursday night:

1. Chiefs (9-4)

2. Chargers (8-5)

3. Broncos (7-6)

4. Raiders (6-7)

And, a look at the playoff picture:

1. Patriots (9-4)

2. Titans (9-4)

3. Chiefs (9-4)

4. Ravens (8-5)

5. Chargers (8-5)

6. Colts (7-6)

7. Bills (7-6)

AFC playoff matchups if the season ended today:

  • No. 2 Titans vs. No. 7 Bills
  • No. 3 Chiefs vs. No. 6 Colts
  • No. 4 Ravens vs. No. 5 Chargers

A win over the Chiefs would complete the sweep and put the Chargers atop the AFC West again.

AFC West standings, playoff picture after Week 13

Heading into Week 14, a look at how the AFC West standings and the playoff picture currently shape up.

The Chargers improved to 7-5 after beating the Bengals on Sunday afternoon.

Following the win, how does it affect Los Angeles, and how does it stack up with the other teams in the AFC West and conference?

Here’s a look at the division standings entering Week 14:

1. Chiefs (8-4)

2. Chargers (7-5)

3. Raiders (6-6)

4. Broncos (6-6)

And, a look at the playoff picture:

1. Patriots (9-4)

2. Titans (8-4)

3. Ravens (8-4)

4. Chiefs (8-4)

5. Chargers (7-5)

6. Bengals (7-5)

7. Bills (7-5)

AFC playoff matchups if the season ended today:

  • No. 2 Titans vs. No. 7 Bills
  • No. 3 Ravens vs. No. 6 Bengals
  • No. 4 Chiefs vs. No. 5 Chargers

AFC West standings, playoff picture after Week 12

Heading into Week 13, a look at how the AFC West standings and the playoff picture currently shape up.

The Chargers dropped to 6-5 after falling to the Broncos on Sunday afternoon.

After the loss, how does it affect Los Angeles, and how does it stack up with the other teams in the AFC West and conference?

Here’s a look at the division standings entering Week 13:

1. Chiefs (7-4)

2. Chargers (6-5)

3. Raiders (6-5)

4. Broncos (6-5)

And, a look at the playoff picture:

1. Ravens (8-3)

2. Patriots (8-4)

3. Titans (8-4)

4. Chiefs (7-4)

5. Bengals (7-4)

6. Bills (7-4)

7. Chargers (6-5)

AFC playoff matchups if the season ended today:

  • No. 2 Patriots vs. No. 7 Chargers
  • No. 3 Titans vs. No. 6 Bills
  • No. 4 Chiefs vs. No. 5 Bengals

AFC West standings, playoff picture after Week 11

Heading into Week 12, a look at how the AFC West standings and the playoff picture currently shape up.

The Chargers improved to 6-4 after defeating the Steelers on Sunday night.

After the win, how does Los Angeles stack up with the other teams in the AFC West?

Here’s a look at the division standings entering Week 12:

1. Chiefs (7-4)

2. Chargers (6-4)

3. Raiders (5-5)

4. Broncos (5-5)

And, a look at the playoff picture:

1. Titans (8-3)

2. Ravens (7-3)

3. Patriots (7-4)

4. Chiefs (7-4)

5. Bengals (6-4)

6. Chargers (6-4)

7. Bills (6-4)

AFC playoff matchups if the season ended today:

  • No. 2 Ravens vs. No. 7 Bills
  • No. 3 Patriots vs. No. 6 Chargers
  • No. 4 Chiefs vs. No. 5 Bengals

AFC West standings, playoff picture after Week 10

Heading into Week 11, a look at how the AFC West standings and the playoff picture currently shape up.

The Chargers dropped to 5-4 after falling to the Vikings last Sunday, 27-20.

After the loss, how does Los Angeles stack up with the other teams in the AFC West?

Here’s a look at the division standings entering Week 11:

1. Chiefs (6-4)

2. Chargers (5-4)

3. Raiders (5-4)

4. Broncos (5-5)

And, a look at the playoff picture:

1. Titans (8-2)

2. Bills (6-3)

3. Ravens (6-3)

4. Chiefs (6-4)

5. Steelers (5-3-1)

6. Patriots (6-4)

7. Chargers (5-4)

AFC playoff matchups if the season ended today:

  • No. 2 Bills vs. No. 7 Chargers
  • No. 3 Ravens vs. No. 6 Patriots
  • No. 4 Chiefs vs. No. 5 Steelers

AFC West standings, playoff picture after Week 9

Heading into Week 10, a look at how the AFC West standings and the playoff picture currently shape up.

The Chargers improved to 5-3 after defeating the Eagles last Sunday, 27-24.

As we are at the halfway point of the 2021 regular season, how does Los Angeles stack up with the other teams in the AFC West?

Here’s a look at the division standings entering Week 10:

1. Chargers (5-3)

2. Raiders (5-3)

3. Chiefs (5-4)

4. Broncos (5-4)

And, a look at the playoff picture:

1. Titans (7-2)

2. Ravens (6-2)

3. Chargers (5-3)

4. Bills (5-3)

5. Raiders (5-3)

6. Steelers (5-3)

7. Patriots (5-4)

AFC playoff matchups if the season ended today:

  • No. 2 Ravens vs. No. 7 Patriots
  • No. 3 Chargers vs. No. 6 Steelers
  • No. 4 Bills vs. No. 5 Raiders

Los Angeles wins the tie break over Buffalo based on best win percentage in conference games.