MIAMI GARDENS, FL – AUGUST 17: A detail shot of an NFL shield logo painted on the field prior to an NFL preseason football game between the Miami Dolphins and the Washington Commanders at Hard Rock Stadium on August 17, 2024 in Miami Gardens, FL. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
Atlanta Falcons
DENVER, COLORADO – NOVEMBER 17: Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. #9 of the Atlanta Falcons interacts with wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III #34 during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on November 17, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images)
The Falcons can win the NFC South with a win and a Tampa Bay loss.
Baltimore Ravens
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – NOVEMBER 25: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens rushes for a touchdown in the third quarter against the Oakland Raiders at M&T Bank Stadium on November 25, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
To win the division and lock up the #3 seed, they need to either win against the Browns or have the Steelers lose to the Bengals.
Cincinnati Bengals
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 26: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals reacts after a first down during the third quarter in the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on September 26, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
The Bengals need a win and losses from the Broncos and Dolphins to make the playoffs.
Denver Broncos
TAMPA, FL – SEPTEMBER 22: Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos celebrates after a touchdown during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
The Broncos make the playoffs with a win. They can also make it with a loss and losses from the Bengals and Dolphins.
Detroit Lions
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – AUGUST 12: Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions takes the field to play the Atlanta Falcons for a NFL preseason game at Ford Field on August 12, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
If they beat Minnesota, they get the #1 seed; if they lose, they get the $5 seed.
Los Angeles Rams
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 13: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams looks to pass during the first half of Super Bowl LVI against the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
The Rams have clinched the NFC West. A loss to Seattle and a Tampa Bay win would move LA from the #3 to the #4 seed.
Miami Dolphins
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 11: Jonnu Smith #9 of the Miami Dolphins at SoFi Stadium on November 11, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
The Dolphins can clinch a playoff spot with a win and a Denver loss.
Minnesota Vikings
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – SEPTEMBER 15: Quarterback Sam Darnold #14 of the Minnesota Vikings throws a pass against the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
If they beat Detroit, they get the #1 seed; if they lose, they get the #5 seed.
Pittsburgh Steelers
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 06: T.J. Watt #90 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after a sack in the third quarter of a game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on January 06, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
They can win the AFC North crown and the #3 seed with a win and a Baltimore loss. They could also fall to the 6th seed.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TAMPA, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 31: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throws a pass during the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium on December 31, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
The Bucs can clinch a playoff berth with a win or an Atlanta loss.
