NFL 2023 playoff picture, standings after Week 17: Cowboys control NFC East;
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With one week to go in the NFL regular season, the playoff races are as wild and confusing as ever. The AFC and NFC each entered Week 17 with 12 teams still mathematically alive. Entering Week 18, the AFC has three playoff berths still up for grabs. An AFC East-title showdown between the Bills and Dolphins highlights the action. In the NFC, there are six teams fighting for the final two spots.
Below, the tiebreakers for each team will be explained. Here’s a breakdown of the current standings and what each contender is facing.
AFC playoff picture
| 1 |
z-Ravens |
13 |
3 |
0 |
.813 |
+210 |
| 2 |
x-Dolphins |
11 |
5 |
0 |
.688 |
+112 |
| 3 | y-Chiefs |
10 |
6 |
0 |
.625 |
+76 |
| 4 | Jaguars |
9 |
7 |
0 |
.563 |
+14 |
| 5 | x-Browns | 11 | 5 | 0 | .688 | +51 |
| 6 | Bills | 10 | 6 | 0 | .625 | +133 |
| 7 | Colts | 9 | 7 | 0 | .563 | -15 |
| 8 | Texans | 9 | 7 | 0 | .563 | +20 |
| 9 | Steelers | 9 | 7 | 0 | .563 | -27 |
| 10 | e-Bengals | 8 | 8 | 0 | .500 | -35 |
| 11 | e-Broncos | 8 | 8 | 0 | .500 | -2 |
| 12 | e-Raiders | 7 | 9 | 0 | .438 | -12 |
| 13 | e-Jets | 6 | 10 | 0 | .375 | -101 |
| 14 | e-Titans | 5 | 11 | 0 | .313 | -70 |
| 15 | e-Chargers | 5 | 11 | 0 | .333 | -51 |
| 16 | e-Patriots | 4 | 12 | 0 | .250 | -116 |
z-clinched home-field advantage
x-clinched playoff berth
y-clinched division
e-eliminated
What to know: The Ravens clinched the No. 1 seed in the AFC with their win over the Dolphins in Week 17. They have the first-round bye.
Remaining schedule: vs. Steelers
Miami Dolphins
What to know: Miami remains as the No. 2 seed in the AFC despite their loss to Baltimore. The Dolphins will play the Bills for the AFC East title next week.
Remaining schedule: vs. Bills
Kansas City Chiefs
What to know: The Chiefs wrapped up the AFC West title and are currently the No. 3 seed, eliminated from home-field advantage in the AFC.
Remaining schedule: at Chargers
Jacksonville Jaguars
What to know: The Jaguars are still the No. 4 seed in the AFC and are still first in the AFC South. The Jaguars own the head-to-head tiebreaker over the Texans and Colts for the division lead.
Remaining schedule: at Titans
What to know: The Browns are the No. 5 seed in the AFC and can’t advance any higher with the Ravens clinching the division.
Remaining schedule: at Bengals
Buffalo Bills
What to know: The Bills remain the No. 6 seed with their win over the Patriots. They will play the Dolphins for the AFC East title next week
Remaining schedule: at Dolphins
Indianapolis Colts
What to know: The Colts are currently the No. 7 seed in the AFC after their win over the Raiders, holding the head-to-head tiebreaker over the Texans (No. 8) and Steelers (No. 9). Indianapolis and Houston will play next week to keep the season alive, as a Colts win will clinch a playoff spot.
Remaining schedule: vs. Texans
Houston Texans
What to know: Houston is currently No. 8 and sits outside the playoffs after the win over Tennessee, dropping the head-to-head tiebreaker against Indianapolis for the No. 7 seed. The Texans also have the head-to-head tiebreaker over the Steelers, and a win will keep their postseaosn chances alive.
Remaining schedule: at Colts
Pittsburgh Steelers
What to know: The Steelers remained in the hunt with their victory over the
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