With just two weeks remaining in the NFL's regular season, there still only four teams that have clinched berths for the playoffs: the Patriots, Steelers, Falcons and Bears. And with just 12 teams eliminated thus far, there are still 20 teams alive for a chance to make it to the Super Bowl. Which means the NFL playoff picture is still rather murky, with plenty of playoff scenarios for Week 16.
With some help from NFL.com, here's a look at all the NFL Week 16 playoff scenarios:
AFC
Clinched Playoff Spot: New England, Pittsburgh
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
New England clinches AFC East Division and home-field advantage:
- 1) NE win or tie
- 2) NYJ loss or tie
PITTSBURGH STEELERS
Pittsburgh clinches AFC North Division and a first-round bye:
- 1) PIT win + BAL loss
KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
Kansas City clinches AFC West Division:
- 1) KC win + SD loss or tie
- 2) KC tie + SD loss
BALTIMORE RAVENS
Baltimore clinches a playoff spot:
- 1) BAL win or tie
- 2) KC loss + JAC loss or tie
- 3) KC loss + IND loss or tie
- 4) SD loss or tie + JAC loss or tie
- 5) SD loss or tie + IND loss or tie
NEW YORK JETS
NY Jets clinch a playoff spot:
- 1) NYJ win or tie
- 2) JAC loss or tie
- 3) IND loss or tie
NFC
Clinched Playoff Spot: Atlanta, Chicago (NFC North)
ATLANTA FALCONS
Atlanta clinches NFC South and home-field advantage:
- 1) ATL win or tie
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES
Philadelphia clinches NFC East Division:
- 1) PHI win
- 2) PHI tie + NYG loss or tie
- 3) NYG loss
Philadelphia clinches a playoff spot:
- 1) PHI tie
- 2) TB loss or tie
CHICAGO BEARS
Chicago clinches a first-round bye:
- 1) CHI win + PHI loss + NYG loss or tie
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
New Orleans clinches a playoff spot:
- 1) NO win or tie
- 2) TB loss or tie
NEW YORK GIANTS
NY Giants clinch a playoff spot:
- 1) NYG win
Put more simply, via Joel Thorman at SB Nation: The Chiefs, Ravens, Jets, Eagles, Saints and Giants are all in good position to clinch a playoff spot in Week 16.