NFL playoff picture: Which teams are still on the road to Super Bowl LIX?
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. AFC The six teams who have definitely qualified for the playoffs are: Kansas City Chiefs – No 1 seed guaranteed, have won AFC West Buffalo Bills – have won AFC East Baltimore Ravens Houston Texans – have won AFC South Pittsburgh Steelers Los Angeles Chargers The Kansas City Chiefs have locked up the No 1 seed in the AFC, meaning they receive a bye to the divisional round – and will play that match at home. open image in gallery Patrick Mahomes has led the defending NFL champions to the No 1 seed The Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans have already won their divisons, guaranteeing a wild card round match at home, and the Bills look set to seal the No 2 seed, which would mean home games all the way to the Super Bowl unless the AFC Championship clash is against Kansas City. Let’s presume the Broncos lose to the Chiefs: The Bengals would need both the Colts and Dolphins to lose one of their final two games to take the final wild card spot. Washington Commanders – chances of playoffs: 94% Los Angeles Rams – chances of playoffs: 98% Atlanta Falcons – chances of playoffs: 54% The Commanders can seal a play-off spot this week if they beat the Falcons or the Buccaneers lose to the Carolina Panthers, while they need to win and hope the Philadelphia Eagles lose to the Dallas Cowboys to keep their hopes of nicking the NFC East title alive.