The 49ers, Cowboys and Cardinals are out of the playoff race. The Falcons took management of their hopes with assist, and the Colts, Dolphins and Bengals saved slim probabilities alive.

The NFL ’s playoff image turned clearer Sunday.

With two weeks remaining, three of eight division titles are secured, eight groups have wrapped up playoff berths and 11 extra are competing for the six remaining spots.

The largest change within the standings occurred within the NFC South with Atlanta reclaiming the highest spot from Tampa Bay.

Right here’s a breakdown by division:

AFC East

Buffalo Payments: Locked up their fifth straight division crown weeks in the past. Buffalo overcame a 14-0 deficit and held on for a 24-21 victory over the woeful Patriots. The Payments (12-3) nonetheless have an opportunity for the AFC’s No. 1 seed, however should win out and wish the Chiefs to lose two video games. Josh Allen injured his elbow in opposition to New England however completed the sport.

Miami Dolphins: A 29-17 victory over San Francisco saved Miami in competition for a wild-card spot. The Dolphins (7-8) must beat the Browns and Jets on the highway and get loads of assist.

AFC North

Pittsburgh Steelers: They’ve dropped two in a row, the final a 34-17 loss to Baltimore on Saturday that prevented the Steelers (10-5) from successful the division. Dealing with Kansas Metropolis on three days’ relaxation on Christmas Day can be a problem for an injury-depleted crew. Russell Wilson and the passing recreation miss injured huge receiver George Pickens. Pittsburgh controls its division hopes, needing wins over the Chiefs and Bengals to take the division.

Baltimore Ravens: Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry delivered an enormous win over the Steelers and the Ravens (10-5) now can win the division with two victories and one loss by Pittsburgh. Baltimore visits Houston on Christmas Day and finishes at house in opposition to Cleveland.

Cincinnati Bengals: Joe Burrow threw three TD passes to take a 39-37 lead over Jackson and the Bengals (7-8) beat the Browns 24-6 to remain within the combine. Cincinnati has to beat the Broncos and Steelers and get plenty of assist.

AFC South

Houston Texans: Already gained their second straight division title. The Texans (9-6) are reeling, although, after dropping wideout Tank Dell to a major knee damage in a 27-19 loss to Kansas Metropolis on Saturday. Houston will probably get the No. 4 seed.

Indianapolis Colts: Stayed in competition with a 38-30 win over the Titans. The Colts (7-8) ought to beat the Giants and Jaguars to shut out the season however they’ll want a ton of assist to get in.

AFC West

Kansas Metropolis Chiefs: Patrick Mahomes and Co. are 14-1, have gained their ninth straight division title and so they’re going for a Tremendous Bowl three-peat. The Chiefs will safe the No. 1 seed and home-field benefit all through the playoffs with another win.

Los Angeles Chargers: Have the within monitor for the No. 6 seed following a 34-27 win over Denver on Thursday evening that gave them a season sweep. The Chargers (9-6) take a wild-card spot with a victory over both the Patriots or Raiders.

Denver Broncos: They’re one win away from securing their first playoff berth since successful a Tremendous Bowl behind a stout protection and Peyton Manning 9 years in the past. The Broncos (9-6) go to the Bengals and end at house vs. Kansas Metropolis.

NFC East

Philadelphia Eagles: Blew a 21-7 lead and misplaced 36-33 to Washington, a major blow to their hopes of touchdown the NFC’s No. 1 seed. Jalen Hurts’ worth to the Eagles (12-3) turned clear when the offense struggled after he suffered a concussion. Kenny Pickett guided Philadelphia to 26 factors however he threw a choose, three straight drives ended with punts and the offense settled for 4 subject targets within the second half. The Eagles will clinch the division with a victory over the Cowboys or Giants and most certainly will end with the No. 2 seed.

Washington Commanders: Jayden Daniels tossed 5 TD passes in opposition to the NFL’s top-ranked protection and the Commanders (10-5) moved nearer to a playoff berth. They should win out and the Eagles to lose twice for a division title.

NFC North

Detroit Lions: Beat the Bears 34-17 for his or her franchise-best thirteenth win. The Lions (13-2) can win the division and safe the No. 1 seed with a victory over San Francisco and if Minnesota loses to Inexperienced Bay. Or, the division and the NFC’s prime seed may come all the way down to Week 18 when the Vikings go to Detroit.

Minnesota Vikings: Sam Darnold rallied the Vikings to a 27-24 win in Seattle that saved Minnesota (13-2) within the hunt for the No. 1 seed. They must beat the Packers at house and Lions on the highway to get it.

Inexperienced Bay Packers: They’ll get a wild-card spot with a victory over New Orleans on Monday evening. The Packers (10-4) are 0-4 in opposition to the Lions, Eagles and Vikings however get an opportunity in opposition to Minnesota.

NFC South

Atlanta Falcons: A 34-7 victory over the New York Giants in Michael Penix Jr.’s first profession begin plus Tampa Bay’s 26-24 loss at Dallas put Atlanta again in first place. The Falcons (8-7) swept the Buccaneers in order that they maintain the tiebreaker. They’ve received a tricky recreation developing at Washington and shut the common season in opposition to the Panthers at house.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Misplaced management of the division with a disappointing loss to the Cowboys. The Buccaneers (8-7) must beat the Panthers and Saints at house and wish the Falcons to lose as soon as. They may make the playoffs as a wild-card group in the event that they win out and the Commanders lose twice.

NFC West

Los Angeles Rams: A 19-9 over Aaron Rodgers and the Jets coupled with Seattle’s loss to Minnesota gave the Rams an inside monitor to the division crown. The Rams (9-6) can take the West with a win over the Cardinals and a loss by the Seahawks to the Bears.

Seattle Seahawks: They’ve been eradicated from wild-card competition. The Seahawks (8-7) can solely make the playoffs by successful the division. They’ll want the Rams to lose to Arizona and so they must win out. There’s a minuscule likelihood Seattle may win the division on the fifth tiebreaker if the Rams beat the Cardinals and each groups end 10-7.

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