NFL playoffs 2022 picture, standings: Chargers clinch spot by beating Colts, Packers still alive for wild card
The NFL playoff races are winding down as we move down the Week 16 roster. The race for home field advantage will be a good one between the Buffalo Bills and the Kansas City Chiefs, with the Cincinnati Bengals having a shot. outsider ahead of next week’s matchup with the Bills.
The Baltimore Ravens are back in the playoffs after their victory on Saturday, keeping service with the Bengals in the race for the AFC North, while the Los Angeles Chargers will also be in the postseason after Driving the Colts on Monday night. The Jacksonville Jaguars are in the lead in the AFC South with two games to play, thanks to the tennessee titans continuing his free fall.
The NFC wild card race appears to be coming to an end, as all the teams competing for the two spots lost on Saturday, opening the door for the Packers. The New York Giants and Washington Commanders currently hold the No. 6 and No. 7 seeds in the playoff race.
There are two weeks left for the playoffs. Below you can find a division-by-division breakdown of the current standings and what each contender faces on their schedule the rest of the way.
AFC East
y-won division title
buffalo bills
What to know: The Bills clinched the AFC East title with Saturday’s win over the Bears, and still hold the No. 1 seed in the conference with the head-to-head tiebreaker over the Chiefs. They clinch the No. 1 seed with a win and a Chiefs loss next week.
Remaining hours: in bengalisagainst patriots
miami dolphins
What to know: Miami is the No. 7 seed in the AFC and leads New York, New England and Pittsburgh by one game for the final conference playoff spot.
Remaining hours: at Patriots vs. Jets
New England Patriots
What to know: The Patriots’ playoff chances are dimming with their loss to the Bengals. They are one of four teams tied at 7-8, but hold the conference record tiebreaker over the Titans and steelers. They hold up the division tiebreaker by sweeping the Jets.
Remaining hours: vs. Dolphins, in Bills
new york jets
What to know: The Jets are the No. 9 seed in the playoffs, losing the division record tiebreaker to the Patriots. They have the best winning percentage in common games against the Titans and a conference-record tiebreaker over the Steelers.
Remaining hours: in Seahawksin dolphins
AFC North
|
x-flares |
eleven |
4 |
0 |
.733 |
85 |
|
X-ravens |
10 |
5 |
0 |
.667 |
49 |
|
steelers |
7 |
8 |
0 |
.466 |
-55 |
|
e-browns |
6 |
9 |
0 |
.400 |
-twenty |
x- guaranteed place in the playoffs
e- eliminated from the playoffs
Cincinnati Bengals
Than know: The Bengals maintain their lead in the AFC North with a win over the Patriots. Cincinnati is the No. 3 seed in the conference and needs a win over Buffalo to have a chance at home-field advantage.
Remaining hours: against bills, against crows
Baltimore Ravens
What to know: The Ravens clinched a playoff spot with a win over the hawks on Saturday and are currently the No. 5 seed in the AFC standings. Baltimore has the head-to-head tiebreaker over Cincinnati.
Remaining hours: against Steelers, at Bengals
pittsburgh steelers
What to know: The Steelers keep their playoff hopes alive with their win over the raiders. Pittsburgh is the No. 11 seed in the AFC, losing the conference-record tiebreaker to the Patriots, Jets and Titans.
Remaining hours: in Ravens, vs. browns
cleveland browns
What to know: The Browns have been eliminated from the playoffs with their loss to the Saints.
Remaining hours: in Commanderson the steelers
AFC South
|
jaguars |
7 |
8 |
0 |
.467 |
+22 |
|
titans |
7 |
8 |
0 |
.467 |
-43 |
|
me-foals |
4 |
10 |
1 |
.321 |
-109 |
|
me- jeans |
2 |
12 |
1 |
.167 |
-104 |
e – eliminated from playoffs
Jacksonville Jaguars
What to know: The Jaguars take first place in the AFC South with their win over the Jets and the Titans’ loss to the Texans. Regardless of the outcome of Week 17, Jacksonville will play for the division title in Week 18 when they host the Titans.
Remaining hours: in Texans, vs. titans
tennessee titans
What to know: The Titans fell from the No. 7 seed to the No. 10 seed in the AFC with their loss to the Texans. Tennessee loses a conference record tiebreaker to the Patriots and a joint record tiebreaker to the Jets. They win the conference record tiebreaker over the Steelers.
Remaining hours: against Cowboysin Jaguars
Indianapolis Colts
What to know: The Colts are eliminated from the playoffs and lose to the Chargers on Monday night.
Remaining hours: in giantsagainst texans
houston texans
What to know: The Texans are out of playoff contention and have the worst record in the NFL. They beat the Titans for their second win of the year.
Remaining hours: vs. Jaguars, at Colts
AFC West
y- division title secured
e – eliminated from playoffs
Kansas City Chiefs
What to know: The Chiefs remain the No. 2 seed in the AFC as the Bills own the head-to-head tiebreaker for the top seed in the conference. They’ll get the top spot if they finish 2-0 and the Bills finish 1-1.
Remaining hours: against Broncos, in Raiders
Los Angeles Chargers
What to know: The Chargers clinched a postseason berth with their win over Indianapolis on Monday. They are in sole possession of the No. 6 seed in the AFC.
Remaining hours: against ramsin broncos
las vegas raiders
What to know: The Raiders are still mathematically alive in the AFC playoff race after their loss to the Steelers. Las Vegas is the No. 12 seed in the AFC, two games out of last in the playoffs.
Remaining hours: against 49ersagainst bosses
Denver Broncos
What to know: The Broncos have been knocked out of the playoffs and were crushed by the Rams on Sunday.
Remaining hours: in Chiefs vs. Chargers
NFC East
|
X- Eagles |
13 |
2 |
0 |
.867 |
137 |
|
x-jeans |
eleven |
4 |
0 |
.733 |
131 |
|
giants |
8 |
6 |
1 |
.567 |
-28 |
|
Commanders |
7 |
7 |
1 |
.500 |
-28 |
x- guaranteed place in the playoffs
philadelphia eagles
What to know: The Eagles still control their own destiny for the No. 1 seed in the NFC, needing only one win in their last two games. A win (or a Cowboys loss) concludes the NFC East and home field advantage (or a Vikings loss).
Remaining hours: against saints, against giants
Dallas Cowboys
What to know: The Cowboys kept their slim NFC East hopes alive with Saturday’s win over the Eagles. Dallas needs to win and Philadelphia needs to lose to win the division.
Remaining hours: in titans, in commanders
New York Giants
What to know: The Giants retain the No. 6 seed in the NFC with all wild card contenders fighting for a playoff spot by losing on Saturday. New York clinches a playoff spot with a win next week.
Remaining hours: vs. Colts at Eagles
Washington Commanders
What to know: The Commanders remain the No. 7 seed in the NFC thanks to the Seahawks and lions losing. They remain a half-game ahead of both for the final conference playoff spot.
Remaining hours: against browns, against jeans
NFC North
|
Y-vikings |
12 |
3 |
0 |
.800 |
+5 |
|
lions |
7 |
8 |
0 |
.467 |
-9 |
|
packers |
7 |
8 |
0 |
.467 |
-twenty-one |
|
e-bears |
3 |
12 |
0 |
.200 |
-90 |
y-won division title
e – eliminated from playoffs
minnesota vikings
What to know: The Vikings move one game behind the Eagles for the No. 1 seed in the NFC with their win and Philadelphia’s loss. Minnesota needs to win and Philly lose to gain home field advantage as the Eagles have the head-to-head tiebreaker.
Remaining hours: in Packers, in Bears
Detroit Lions
What to know: The Lions remain the No. 9 seed in the NFC after losing to the panthers, a half game behind the Commanders for the final playoff spot. Seattle has the head-to-head tiebreaker over Detroit.
Remaining hours: vs. Bears at Packers
Green Bay Packers
What to know: The rolling Packers are the No. 10 seed in the NFC and are very much alive in the playoff race thanks to their win over the Dolphins on Sunday. They are currently one game behind the Commanders for the final playoff spot. If the Packers win and the Commanders lose once, Green Bay will earn a berth in the postseason.
Remaining hours: against vikings, against lions
chicago bears
What to know: The Bears have been eliminated from playoff contention. They have the worst record in the NFC.
Remaining hours: in lions, against vikings
NFC South
|
7 |
8 |
0 |
.467 |
-38 |
|
|
panthers |
6 |
9 |
0 |
.400 |
-24 |
|
Saints |
6 |
9 |
0 |
.400 |
-22 |
|
e-Hawks |
5 |
10 |
0 |
.333 |
-35 |
e – eliminated from playoffs
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
What to know: The Buccaneers lead the NFC South by one game after their overtime win over Arizona on Sunday. They can close out the division next week with a win over Carolina.
Remaining hours: vs. Panthers, at Falcons
carolina panthers
What to know: The Panthers need to beat the Buccaneers next week to stay alive in the NFC South race. Carolina has the head-to-head playoff over Tampa Bay and would have a three-way playoff based on going undefeated against the Buccaneers and Saints.
Remaining hours: in Buccaneers, in Santos
New Orleans Saints
What to know: The Saints lose the tiebreaker to the Panthers and were swept by the Buccaneers, though they are also within a game of the division lead.
Remaining hours: at Eagles vs. Panthers
atlanta falcons
What to know: The Falcons were eliminated from playoff contention with their loss to the Ravens.
Remaining hours: against cardinals, against buccaneers
NFC West
|
y-49ers |
eleven |
4 |
0 |
.733 |
145 |
|
Seahawks |
7 |
8 |
0 |
.467 |
-14 |
|
e-ram |
5 |
10 |
0 |
.333 |
-53 |
|
e-cardinals |
4 |
eleven |
0 |
.267 |
-83 |
y-won division title
e- eliminated from the playoffs
san francisco 49ers
What to know: The 49ers remain the No. 3 seed in the NFC with their win over the Commanders, and will be at least the No. 3 seed in the playoffs. They’re still alive in the home race, but they need the Eagles to lose and the Vikings to lose once to have a chance.
Remaining hours: on the Raiders, against the Cardinals
Seattle Seahawks
What to know: The Seahawks are still a half game out of the final wild card spot after their loss to the Chiefs. Seattle holds the head-to-head tiebreaker over Detroit for the No. 8 seed, trailing Washington by a half-game for the No. 7 seed.
Remaining hours: against Jets, against Rams
arizona cardinals
What to know: The Cardinals are eliminated from the playoffs.
Remaining hours: in the hawks, in the 49ers
los angeles rams
What to know: The Rams are eliminated from the playoffs after Monday’s loss to the Packers. They crushed the Broncos on Sunday.
Remaining hours: In the Chargers, in the Seahawks