Because the common season nears its finish, a number of NFL groups clinched playoff spots in Week 16 whereas others have been eradicated from competition.
Three extra groups clinched spots after Sunday’s early slate of video games, with each considered one of them being from the NFC. The Buccaneers clinched a spot after they gained the NFC South with a win over the Panthers. It is the primary time Tampa Bay gained a division title since 2007.
The Rams clinched a playoff spot and moved into first place within the NFC West after their 30–23 win towards the Vikings. The Cardinals additionally clinched a spot regardless of not enjoying a single snap on Sunday. Nonetheless, even after shedding to the Colts on Saturday, they’re playoff certain following the Vikings and 49ers’ Week 16 defeats, becoming a member of the Packers and Cowboys, who had beforehand clinched their postseason berths.
With a win over the Steelers, the Chiefs would change into the primary AFC group to clinch a playoff spot after their nightmarish begin to the season. After beginning the season 3–4, they’ve gained their final seven video games. Whereas the Payments did not clinch a playoff spot Sunday, their win over the Patriots put them within the driver’s seat within the AFC East.
Within the AFC, the Jets, Texans and Jaguars are eradicated from playoff competition. Over within the NFC, the Panthers, Bears, Giants and Lions are not eligible as properly.
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