NFL playoff picture: Which teams are still on the road to Super Bowl LIX?
1 week ago

NFL playoff picture: Which teams are still on the road to Super Bowl LIX?

The Independent  

Sign 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. The Independent now takes a look at the NFL playoff picture – and who can stay in the race for the Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans on 9 February. Indianapolis Colts – chances of playoffs: 15% Miami Dolphins – chances of playoffs: 9% Cincinnati Bengals – chances of playoffs: 7% open image in gallery The Los Angeles Chargers are one win away from a playoff spot Who is definitely out? Washington Commanders – chances of playoffs: 94% Los Angeles Rams – chances of playoffs: 86% Atlanta Falcons – chances of playoffs: 54% open image in gallery The Detroit Lions are on the cusp of the No 1 seed in the NFC The Commanders can seal a playoff spot this week if they beat the Falcons or the Buccaneers lose to the Carolina Panthers. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – chances of playoffs: 51% Seattle Seahawks – chances of playoffs: 14% open image in gallery Seattle beat Chicago in freezing conditions on Christmas Day Who is definitely out?

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Harbaugh, Chargers taking business-as-usual approach with 5th seed in AFC still up for grabs
4 days, 9 hours ago

Harbaugh, Chargers taking business-as-usual approach with 5th seed in AFC still up for grabs

Associated Press  

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — The Los Angeles Chargers could have their AFC playoff seeding locked in before going to bed Saturday night in Las Vegas. That’s been the mindset from the beginning.” Even though the San Francisco 49ers had a playoff berth wrapped up going into the final week of the regular season in 2011, ‘12 and ’13, when Harbaugh …

NFL playoff picture: Which teams are still on the road to Super Bowl LIX?
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4 days, 17 hours ago

NFL playoff picture: Which teams are still on the road to Super Bowl LIX?

The Independent  

Sign 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. The playoff …

Chargers might know playoff opponent before kickoff against the Raiders
5 days, 9 hours ago

Chargers might know playoff opponent before kickoff against the Raiders

LA Times  

Coach Jim Harbaugh will lead the Chargers into the playoffs against the Ravens, Steelers or Texans but first the season finale comes at the Las Vegas Raiders. With teams still vying for divisional titles and playoff seeding, the Chargers coach, whose team clinched its first postseason berth since 2022 on Saturday, maintains a simple goal for a Week 18 game …

NFL playoff picture: Which teams are still on the road to Super Bowl LIX?
5 days, 23 hours ago

NFL playoff picture: Which teams are still on the road to Super Bowl LIX?

The Independent  

Sign 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 …

Chargers focused on avoiding a letdown and not a potential playoff berth in matchup with Patriots
1 week, 1 day ago

Chargers focused on avoiding a letdown and not a potential playoff berth in matchup with Patriots

Associated Press  

— If Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh has given any thought to the possibility of clinching a playoff berth in his first season with the team with a win at New England on Saturday, he isn’t letting it show. Aside from wrapping up what would be Harbaugh’s fourth postseason trip in five years as an NFL head coach, since …

Pro Picks: Chargers over Patriots is the best bet and Broncos and Vikings will pull off upsets
1 week, 3 days ago

Pro Picks: Chargers over Patriots is the best bet and Broncos and Vikings will pull off upsets

Associated Press  

Pro Picks is a weekly column where AP Pro Football Writer Rob Maaddi shares his picks for upcoming games. BEST BET: CHARGERS: 23-16 Denver at Cincinnati Line: Bengals minus 3 1/2 Joe Burrow and the Bengals have to win to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. RAIDERS: 20-16 Carolina at Tampa Bay Line: Buccaneers minus 8 The Panthers have embraced …

Week 16 NFL playoff picture: Lions, Chiefs closing in on top seeds; Packers clinch playoff berth
1 week, 5 days ago

Week 16 NFL playoff picture: Lions, Chiefs closing in on top seeds; Packers clinch playoff berth

New York Times  

The Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions have been in control of their conferences for months. Remaining schedule: vs. Chiefs, vs. Bengals Odds: To make playoffs: 100% | To earn bye: 0% | To win Super Bowl: 2.5% The Texans viewed this stretch against the Chiefs and Ravens as a playoff test run, and it didn’t get off to an …

Halftime speech by Derwin James could be key to a late-season push by the Chargers
2 weeks ago

Halftime speech by Derwin James could be key to a late-season push by the Chargers

Associated Press  

If the Los Angeles Chargers are able to put together a late-season run and advance far in the playoffs, a big reason will be what Derwin James Jr. did at halftime Thursday night. It’s time for us to play our best ball in December, January.’ I feel like we did that today.” The Chargers got contributions from all three phases …

Chargers vs. Denver Broncos: How to watch, predictions and betting odds
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Chargers vs. Denver Broncos: How to watch, predictions and betting odds

LA Times  

The Chargers already ended one streak against the Denver Broncos this season. After earning their first win in Denver since 2018 this season in October, the Chargers will play for their first season sweep of their AFC West rivals since 2010 on Thursday at 5:15 PST at SoFi Stadium. It’s not just their two-game losing streak, but it’s also that …

2024 NFL playoff picture: Who’s sealed their spot and who’s still in the hunt after Week 15
2 weeks, 4 days ago

2024 NFL playoff picture: Who’s sealed their spot and who’s still in the hunt after Week 15

CNN  

CNN — The NFL playoffs are nearly in sight and the heat is on for some teams still in the fight to make the postseason. The reigning back-to-back Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs secured their 10th straight playoff berth with five games to spare after beating the Las Vegas Raiders on Black Friday in Week 13. The San Francisco …

Chargers-Patriots Week 17 game moved to Dec. 28 as part of NFL Network tripleheader
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Chargers-Patriots Week 17 game moved to Dec. 28 as part of NFL Network tripleheader

LA Times  

The Chargers’ Week 17 game against the New England Patriots is scheduled for Dec. 28 at 10 a.m. PST as the NFL Network chose the matchup to lead off a nationally televised Saturday tripleheader, the league announced Tuesday. Because of a Thursday night game this week against the Denver Broncos at SoFi Stadium, the Chargers will not have to battle …

NFL Week 16 playoff scenarios: Ravens, Broncos, Packers can clinch berths; Chiefs closing in on AFC’s top seed
2 weeks, 4 days ago

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 …

Chargers-Broncos game could decide playoff opponents, a scary prospect
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Chargers-Broncos game could decide playoff opponents, a scary prospect

LA Times  

The Chargers need to follow the lead of coach Jim Harbaugh and quarterback Justin Herbert against the Broncos. With just their second losing streak of the season, the Chargers face a critical AFC West game against the Denver Broncos that could decide each team’s playoff seeding. “Everything we want is still in front of us,” Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. …

Are Rams, Chargers playoff threats? Facing best teams in AFC could prove telltale
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Are Rams, Chargers playoff threats? Facing best teams in AFC could prove telltale

LA Times  

It’s going to be a yardstick Sunday for Los Angeles NFL teams. Whereas Detroit and Philadelphia are the dominant teams in the NFC, it’s extremely likely that either Kansas City or Buffalo will wind up with the AFC’s top seed. “It’s a good feeling, and this one feels a little bit different, this early in the season, we’ve still got …

News Analysis: Rams’ path to playoffs: Analysis of NFC West race for the division crown
1 month, 1 week ago

News Analysis: Rams’ path to playoffs: Analysis of NFC West race for the division crown

LA Times  

Coach Sean McVay congratulates players as they come off the field after the Rams scored a touchdown against Philadelphia on Sunday. The Rams made the playoffs five times in coach Sean McVay’s first seven seasons, qualifying three times by winning the NFC West and twice when finishing second. With six games left, including division matchups against the San Francisco 49ers, …

Do Chargers or Rams have a better chance to make the playoffs? Let’s examine ...
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Do Chargers or Rams have a better chance to make the playoffs? Let’s examine ...

LA Times  

Do Jim Harbaugh’s Chargers or Sean McVay’s Rams have a better chance to reach the postseason? On Sunday night, the Chargers play host to the Bengals and quarterback Joe Burrow, who has the hottest hand this side of Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson. Then-San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh, left, greets Ravens coach John Harbaugh after Baltimore’s Super Bowl win. That said, …

Projecting each NFL playoff team’s odds to win the Super Bowl, with wild-card matchup analysis
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Projecting each NFL playoff team’s odds to win the Super Bowl, with wild-card matchup analysis

New York Times  

Don’t miss a single beat of the playoffs with Robert Mays and the gang on “The Athletic Football Show.” Listen for free wherever you get your podcasts. Are we destined for a San Francisco 49ers–Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl showdown, or will one of the teams playing on wild-card weekend pull off an upset en route to a shot at the …

Everything you need to know about the 2023-24 NFL playoffs, from how to watch to tiebreakers
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Everything you need to know about the 2023-24 NFL playoffs, from how to watch to tiebreakers

New York Times  

Three … two … one … happy 2024 NFL playoffs! Fourteen of the league’s 32 teams get to take their shot at the Vince Lombardi Trophy, with seven teams — the four division winners and three wild-card teams — from each conference surviving Week 18. The Baltimore Ravens cruised past the Miami Dolphins to clinch the top spot in the …

Rams will sit Stafford, Kupp, Donald, Kyren in regular-season finale vs 49ers to rest for playoffs
1 year ago

Rams will sit Stafford, Kupp, Donald, Kyren in regular-season finale vs 49ers to rest for playoffs

Associated Press  

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Matthew Stafford, Aaron Donald, Kyren Williams, Cooper Kupp and linebacker Ernest Jones will not play in the playoff-bound Los Angeles Rams’ regular-season finale at San Francisco. Los Angeles also will be without Williams, the NFL’s second-leading rusher; Kupp, the Super Bowl 56 MVP; Donald, the seven-time All-Pro defensive lineman; and Jones, the Rams’ leading tackler. These …

NFL Week 18 playoff standings and projections: Which teams have best chance to make postseason?
1 year ago

NFL Week 18 playoff standings and projections: Which teams have best chance to make postseason?

New York Times  

The Bills’ win over the Dolphins on Sunday Night Football clinched the AFC East title and finalized the AFC playoff matchups. You can find the full wild-card weekend schedule here. Clinched playoff berth NFC 1. Texans “The Football 100,” the definitive ranking of the NFL’s best 100 players of all time, is on sale now.

Payton’s curious calls again haunt Broncos as they’re all but eliminated from AFC playoff race
1 year ago

Payton’s curious calls again haunt Broncos as they’re all but eliminated from AFC playoff race

Associated Press  

DENVER — Bill Belichick seemed content to take the game into overtime, but Sean Payton wanted another crack in regulation, so he called a pair of timeouts that ultimately helped the New England Patriots all but torpedo the Denver Broncos’ playoff plans with a 26-23 stunner at frigid Empower Field on Christmas Eve. “Our margin of error isn’t what we …

NFL Week 17 playoff clinching scenarios: Bills, Seahawks, Bucs, more seeking berths
1 year ago

NFL Week 17 playoff clinching scenarios: Bills, Seahawks, Bucs, more seeking berths

New York Times  

Six teams have clinched NFL playoff berths heading into Week 17, headlined by the Detroit Lions claiming their first division title since 1993 with Sunday’s win over the Minnesota Vikings. ET, CBS Buffalo clinches playoff berth with: BUF win + PIT loss or tie + CIN loss or tie OR BUF win + PIT loss or tie + JAX loss …

NFL playoff picture after Week 16: Ravens close in on AFC’s top seed; NFC up for grabs
1 year ago

NFL playoff picture after Week 16: Ravens close in on AFC’s top seed; NFC up for grabs

New York Times  

Read the latest on the NFL playoff picture. Remaining schedule: vs. Miami Dolphins, vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Odds: To make playoffs: 100 percent | To earn bye: 69.5 percent | To win Super Bowl: 17.2 percent The Ravens’ defense vs. the 49ers on Christmas: ◻️ 5 INT ◻️ 9 QB hits ◻️ 4 sackshttps://t.co/Hh2mfOm6AZ pic.twitter.com/XF8vaN0tuT — The Athletic NFL December 26, …

What we learned in NFL Week 15: Beware the Ravens and Bills, trouble in Pittsburgh and more
1 year ago

What we learned in NFL Week 15: Beware the Ravens and Bills, trouble in Pittsburgh and more

New York Times  

In Orchard Park, N.Y., the Bills put the rest of the AFC on notice. Here’s all that stood out from Week 15, and an updated look at the playoff picture in the AFC and NFC: Ravens stay in front in AFC Somehow, it seems, the Ravens have flown under the radar this season, overshadowed in their own conference by Miami’s …

NFL playoff picture after Week 15: Eagles fall to Seahawks, lose control over NFC’s top seed
1 year ago

NFL playoff picture after Week 15: Eagles fall to Seahawks, lose control over NFC’s top seed

New York Times  

Read the latest on the NFL playoff picture. Remaining schedule: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, vs. Carolina Panthers, at Tennessee Titans Odds: To make playoffs: 72.6 percent | To earn bye: 0 percent | To win Super Bowl: 2 percent Cleveland Browns Quarterback Joe Flacco, who turns 39 next month, has eclipsed 300 yards in back-to-back games, and he’s thrown for …

NFL Power Rankings Week 13: Cowboys, Steelers moving up, plus best-case scenarios
1 year, 1 month ago

NFL Power Rankings Week 13: Cowboys, Steelers moving up, plus best-case scenarios

New York Times  

Read our NFL Power Rankings Week 16 The homestretch of the NFL season is upon us, and the Power Rankings are in an optimistic mood. Up next: at Green Bay Packers, Sunday, 8:20 p.m. San Francisco 49ers Thursday: Beat Seattle Seahawks 31-13 Best case: Super Bowl ring Since acquiring defensive end Chase Young at the trade deadline, the 49ers are …

What we learned in NFL Week 12: Colts, Broncos flip the AFC playoff script and more
1 year, 1 month ago

What we learned in NFL Week 12: Colts, Broncos flip the AFC playoff script and more

New York Times  

A year ago at this time, the Denver Broncos were mired in a five-game losing streak. Whether the Broncos and Colts remain contenders in a crowded AFC playoff race will reveal itself over the coming weeks, but their surprising revivals this season — coupled with that of the Houston Texans, who despite a loss Sunday are 6-5 and in the …

NFL 2023 schedule: Can Chargers live up to hype of six prime-time games?
1 year, 7 months ago

NFL 2023 schedule: Can Chargers live up to hype of six prime-time games?

LA Times  

The Chargers hope to make more fireworks in the 2023-24 season. This will be Herbert’s first game against the future Hall of Famer, coming on “Monday Night Football.” Nov. 12, DETROIT, 1:05 p.m. : The Lions haven’t played a road game against the Chargers since 2015, when Philip Rivers threw for 403 yards and Danny Woodhead ran for two scores …

Chargers enter playoffs against Jaguars with cloud hanging over franchise
1 year, 11 months ago

Chargers enter playoffs against Jaguars with cloud hanging over franchise

LA Times  

Chargers coach Brandon Staley has been under scrutiny for his handling of the roster. The way the Chargers handled playing time against the Broncos — most starters played at least through the end of the third quarter — left coach Brandon Staley answering questions about the organization’s methods. You gotta go for it all when you get the chance.” The …

NFL Power Rankings: Bengals, Chiefs among teams riding hot streaks entering playoffs
1 year, 11 months ago

NFL Power Rankings: Bengals, Chiefs among teams riding hot streaks entering playoffs

New York Times  

Eighteen weeks of regular-season football down, four weeks of playoff football ahead. Patrick Mahomes — Led the league in EPA per dropback, passing yards and touchdowns while orchestrating the league’s best offense without losing a beat post-Tyreek Hill. Micah Parsons — Like the rest of the Cowboys’ pass rush, Parsons slowed late in the season, with just 1 1/2 sacks …

NFL playoff picture in Week 18: Seahawks clinch with Packers loss to Lions
1 year, 11 months ago

NFL playoff picture in Week 18: Seahawks clinch with Packers loss to Lions

New York Times  

Half of the 14-team NFL playoff field features teams that didn’t make the postseason last year, and two of those teams, the Dolphins and Seahawks, entered Week 18 needing help from other teams to get into the tournament. Odds: To win conference: 31.9 percent | To win Super Bowl: 16.3 percent The Bills’ 35-23 win against the Patriots means a …

Analysis: NFL playoff picture tightens up after Week 16
2 years ago

Analysis: NFL playoff picture tightens up after Week 16

Associated Press  

Minshew Mania is on hold. The Eagles need only one more win to clinch home-field advantage throughout the playoffs but a 40-34 loss at Dallas on Saturday kept alive the Cowboys’ slim hopes of securing the top spot. “I think we’re all aware of the importance of trying to get the right seed position, but there’s a lot in that …

NFL playoff picture after Week 16: Chargers, Justin Herbert clinch postseason berth
2 years ago

NFL playoff picture after Week 16: Chargers, Justin Herbert clinch postseason berth

New York Times  

With Week 16 in the books, only half of the wild-card spots remain up for grabs — two in the NFC and one in the AFC. Remaining schedule: vs. Broncos, at Raiders Odds: To make playoffs: 100 percent | To earn bye: 35.7 percent | To win Super Bowl: 12.8 percent GO DEEPER Mahomes improves MVP chances in Chiefs win …

NFL playoff picture after Week 14: Patriots hang tight with league’s toughest schedule ahead
2 years ago

NFL playoff picture after Week 14: Patriots hang tight with league’s toughest schedule ahead

New York Times  

Week 14 has featured a loss for one team in the hunt for a No. Remaining schedule: at Chargers, vs. Texans, vs. Cowboys, at Jaguars Odds: To make playoffs: 88.3 percent | To earn bye: 0.0 percent | To win Super Bowl: 4.0 percent Cincinnati Bengals The Bengals didn’t have Tee Higgins, Tyler Boyd or Hayden Hurst, but they still …

NFL playoff picture after Week 13: Bills hold top AFC seed after Chiefs loss
2 years, 1 month ago

NFL playoff picture after Week 13: Bills hold top AFC seed after Chiefs loss

New York Times  

Week 13 has featured statement wins by the 49ers and Bengals, another Vikings victory and even a tie. — Joe Rexrode December 4, 2022 Remaining schedule: vs. Jaguars, at Chargers, vs. Texans, vs. Cowboys, at Jaguars Odds: To make playoffs: 97.2 percent | To earn bye: 0.6 percent | To win Super Bowl: 4.2 percent Cincinnati Bengals A 27-24 win …

NFL playoff picture: Breaking down each ‘super’ wild-card matchup
2 years, 11 months ago

NFL playoff picture: Breaking down each ‘super’ wild-card matchup

LA Times  

Good news for the Arizona Cardinals — they don’t have a playoff game at home. And they went 8-1 on the road this season — compared with 3-5 at home — so maybe they’re a little relieved to be heading to Los Angeles for next Monday night’s playoff game against the Rams. The Rams, meanwhile, are looking to pick up …

NFL finale is showdown for playoffs: Chargers at Raiders
3 years ago

NFL finale is showdown for playoffs: Chargers at Raiders

Associated Press  

The NFL’s schedule changes for Week 18 will feature exactly what the league wanted: a Sunday night showdown for a playoff berth. To finish off the NFL’s first 17-game season, the Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders game was flexed from daytime to primetime. “And the more, the longer that we’re here, the more people will realize that every …

In first Week 18 with new schedule, it’s playoff-minded Chargers vs. Raiders in finale
3 years ago

In first Week 18 with new schedule, it’s playoff-minded Chargers vs. Raiders in finale

LA Times  

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert drops back to pass against the Raiders. What’s more, it was the NFL’s preference that Saturday results have minimal to no impact on games played Sunday. It’s not change for the sake of change.” Here’s why it wouldn’t have made sense for the NFL to move San Francisco at the Rams to Saturday night: As it …

Column: Chargers and Rams picked a bad time to have sub-par seasons
5 years, 1 month ago

Column: Chargers and Rams picked a bad time to have sub-par seasons

LA Times  

You might remember a time when Los Angeles had not one but two football teams with legitimate Super Bowl aspirations. The Chiefs, Ravens, Saints and Patriots all appear to be headed back to the postseason, but the two L.A. teams that went a combined 25-7 less than a year ago limp into Sunday’s games 10-12. Super Bowl aspirations have been …

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