NFL Week 16 playoff scenarios: Ravens, Broncos, Packers can clinch berths; Chiefs closing in on AFC’s top seed
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NFL Week 16 playoff scenarios: Ravens, Broncos, Packers can clinch berths; Chiefs closing in on AFC’s top seed

New York Times  

With the NFL calendar moving to Week 16, seven of the 14 playoff spots are accounted for and several more can be locked down ahead of Christmas. Dolphins loss or tie and Cincinnati Bengals loss or tie and Colts loss or tie Los Angeles clinches a playoff berth with: 1. Chargers tie and Dolphins loss and Colts loss and Bengals loss or tie GO DEEPER Commanders-Falcons flexed to 'Sunday Night Football' in Week 17 Eagles at Washington Commanders Sunday, 1 p.m. Commanders tie and Falcons loss and Arizona Cardinals loss or tie and Rams loss or tie and Seahawks loss or tie Green Bay Packers vs. New Orleans Saints Monday 8:15 p.m. Falcons loss or tie and Seahawks loss or tie Required reading • NFL Power Rankings Week 16: Eagles, Bills the new 1-2, plus team MVPs • NFL playoff projections: The Athletic’s model projects the field • How do NFL kickers deal with pressure and failure?

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