With just one week left to determine the playoff picture in the NFL, there is still much to be settled.
The NFC field is set, while two spots are up for grabs in the AFC. The following teams have clinched a spot in the playoffs:
AFC Indianapolis Colts (home-field advantage throughout) San Diego Chargers (first-round bye) Cincinnati Bengals New England Patriots
NFC New Orleans Saints (first-round bye) Minnesota Vikings Arizona Cardinals Phildelphia Eagles Green Bay Packers Dallas Cowboys
In the AFC, only five teams have been eliminated, meaning seven teams have yet to be mathematically eliminated.
The New York Jets and Baltimore Ravens control their own destiny. A win by either team puts them into the playoffs.
The remaining teams that are still alive need a bit of help. For simplicity’s sake, we’ll remove the scenarios that involve a tie. Just assume that for most teams, a tie is as good as a loss.