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ESPN staff
With only three weeks left in NFL regular season 2022the match pictures shaping. Many teams have earned their places in NFC and AFC. However, the race to the knockout stage continues as the top teams in both games are still looking to claim their spot for the tournament. post-season and have the opportunity to do so in week 16
The Baltimore Crows and Cincinnati Bengals are looking to make the final push in their quest for the AFC North title, while New York Giants are hoping to take a big step towards an NFC playoff spot when they face Minnesota Vikings.
The following is play-off scenario for Week 16 as teams strive to achieve LVII Super Cup on February 12 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The knockout round began on January 14, with a total of 14 teams playing, seven from NFC and seven from AFC.
NFL playoffs as they are now
AFC
Teams that have won post-season landings: Bills, Chiefs (AFC West), Bengals
NFC
Teams that have won post-season landings: Eagles, Cowboys, 49ers (NFC West), Vikings (NFC North)
AFC play-off round scenarios for week 16
Protest: Atlanta Falcon (5-9) | Saturday1:00 p.m. ET, FOX
Baltimore earned a playoff spot with:
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BAL wins + MIA loses or draws + NE loses or draws OR
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Win BAL + lose or draw MIA + lose or draw NYJ OR
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Win BAL + lose or draw NE + lose or draw NYJ OR
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Draw BAL + lose to NE + lose to NYJ OR
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BAL draw + lose NE + lose MIA + win LAC OR
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BAL draw + NE draw + lose to NYJ + lose to MIA OR
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Lose NE + lose NYJ + lose or draw CLE + lose or draw LV + lose or draw TEN + win LAC
Protest: Chicago bear (3-11) | Saturday1:00 p.m. ET, CBS
Buffalo won the AFC East Championship with:
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BUF win or draw OR
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Loss or Draw MIA
Protest: Indianapolis University (4-9-1) | Second8:15 p.m. ET, GAME
The charger wins the playoff berth with:
Week 16 NFC knockout situations
Protest: Minnesota Vikings (11-3) | Saturday1:00 p.m. ET, FOX
The Giants earned a playoff spot with:
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NYG wins + WAS loses + DET loses OR
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Win NYG + lose WAS + lose SEA OR
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Win NYG + lose DET + lose SEA
Protest: dalas cowboy (10-4) | Saturday4:25 p.m. ET, FOX
Philadelphia won the NFC East Championship with:
Philadelphia took home advantage and said goodbye to NFC in the first round with:
