Week 16 began on Thursday evening, continued on Saturday with a pair of video games, then some massive Sunday contests will all affect the NFL Playoff Image with the Monday evening recreation buttoning up the week.
The Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers have been each in wild card spots heading into the week, and LA’s win has shifted the seeding.
On Saturday, the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers performed in a key AFC North matchup, with Baltimore popping out on prime to even the 2 groups’ data. The Houston Texans misplaced to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs on Saturday in a battle of division leaders.
On Sunday, there was a recreation between two playoff groups, too, with the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders taking part in a loopy recreation that went right down to the wire. Washington overcame 5 turnovers to win.
The largest shift on Sunday got here within the nightcap, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers falling out of playoff place after shedding to the Dallas Cowboys.
With Sunday’s motion prone to additional affect the standings, we now have all the information you want proper right here:
NFC standings throughout Week 16
1. x-Detroit Lions (13-2, win over MIN, 9-1 NFC)
2. x-Philadelphia Eagles (12-3)
3. Los Angeles Rams (9-6, win over SEA, 5-5 NFC)
4. Atlanta Falcons (8-7, wins over TB)
5. x-Minnesota Vikings (13-2, loss to DET)
6. Inexperienced Bay Packers (10-4)
7. Washington Commanders (10-5)
9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-7, losses to ATL, 6-4 NFC)
8. Seattle Seahawks (8-7, 4-6 NFC)
10. Dallas Cowboys (7-8, 5-5 NFC) — eradicated
11. Arizona Cardinals (7-8, 3-6 NFC) — eradicated
12. San Francisco 49ers (6-9, win over DAL) — eradicated
13. New Orleans Saints (5-9) — eradicated
14. Chicago Bears (4-11, win over CAR) — eradicated
15. Carolina Panthers (4-11, loss to CHI) — eradicated
16. New York Giants (2-13) — eradicated
AFC standings after Week 16
1. y-Kansas Metropolis Chiefs (14-1)
2. y-Buffalo Payments (12-3)
3. x-Pittsburgh Steelers (10-5, 7-3 AFC)
4. y-Houston Texans (9-6)
5. x-Baltimore Ravens (10-5, 6-4 AFC)
6. Los Angeles Chargers (9-6, wins over DEN)*
7. Denver Broncos (9-6, losses to LA)*
8. Indianapolis Colts (7-8, 6-5 AFC, win over MIA)*
9. Miami Dolphins (7-8, 5-5 AFC, loss to IND)*
10. Cincinnati Bengals (7-8, 4-6 AFC)*
11. New York Jets (4-11) — eradicated
12. Cleveland Browns (3-12, 3-7 AFC. win over JAX) — eradicated
13. Jacksonville Jaguars (3-12, win over TEN, 3-7 AFC, loss to CLE) — eradicated
14. Tennessee Titans (3-12, 3-7 AFC) — eradicated
15. Las Vegas Raiders (3-12, 3-8) — eradicated
16. New England Patriots (3-12, 2-8) — eradicated
Groups with an asterisk (*) have been eradicated from divisional competition
Groups with an (x) have clinched a playoff spot
Groups with a (y) have clinched their division
Key playoff image takeaways in Week 16
Washington Commanders overcome 5 turnovers to steal win
The Commanders additional solidified their spot within the playoffs, beating one of the vital full groups within the NFL. Jayden Daniels scored 5 touchdowns however the Commanders have been in a position to overcome the miscues to win.
Jalen Hurts injured en path to Philadelphia Eagles loss
The Eagles’ 10-game profitable streak ended on the identical day QB Jalen Hurts left the sport with a concussion. Philly wasn’t in a position to safe the NFC East title and so they fell a recreation behind Detroit for the one seed. Only a killer afternoon for the Eagles.
Kansas Metropolis Chiefs near locking up the one seed
KC can’t appear to lose in shut video games, with 15 straight wins in one-score contests. That they had one other one on Saturday and their magic quantity to clinch the one seed is one. They’ll do it with a win on Christmas now.
Baltimore Ravens win large AFC North recreation over Pittsburgh Steelers
The Ravens evened the document with the Steelers on Saturday, however Pittsburgh stays within the lead within the AFC North because of their convention document. The AFC North goes to come back right down to the wire, however each groups are within the postseason.
Los Angeles Rams retains tempo within the NFC West
The Rams defeated the New York Jets to remain in first place within the NFC West. Their protection stepped up in a giant means within the final two weeks, holding the Jets and 49ers underneath 10 factors.
Detroit Lions maintain onto one seed with massive win over Bears
The Lions are in an enormous battle for the one seed within the NFC and the division crown within the NFC North, and so they made straightforward work of the division-rival Bears on Sunday. Transferring to 13-2 will maintain them in first place till at the very least subsequent weekend.
Cincinnati Bengals and Indianapolis keep alive within the AFC wild card race
The Bengals had one other win on the arm of Joe Burrow, and moved to 7-8. The Colts took down the Titans to maneuver to 7-8. With two video games left, each groups are two video games behind each the Los Angeles Chargers and Denver Broncos within the AFC wild card race.
Atlanta Falcons win Michael Penix’s debut to remain in NFC South race
The Falcons switched from Kirk Cousins this week and blew out the New York Giants. Atlanta is a half-game behind the Bucs for first place within the NFC South with Tampa taking part in on Sunday evening soccer. We’ll maintain following.
Arizona Cardinals fall out of playoff competition with dangerous loss to Panthers
The Cardinals rallied to drive time beyond regulation, however couldn’t get the offense churning within the additional interval. The loss eradicated Arizona from the playoff race in each the wild card and the NFC West. Carolina lastly gained one of many shut video games.
Minnesota Vikings win a wild one over Seattle Seahawks to remain even with Lions
The Vikings and Seahawks placed on an entertaining match Sunday afternoon that includes two potnetial playoff groups. The Vikings gained to maining their 13-2 document, second=guess within the NFC. Sadly for them, they’re nonetheless behind Detroit and within the wild card image, however Minnesota nonetheless controls their very own future. A Week 18 matchup looms.
Miami Dolphins’ playoff hopes nonetheless alive after win over 49ers
The Dolphins stored their slim playoff hopes alive whereas the 49ers have been out earlier than their recreation even began. Miami wants a variety of assist over the previous two weeks, however step one was to win their very own recreation.
Buffalo Payments survive tough week with second-half win
The Payments stayed two video games again of the Chiefs with two video games left with a second-half rally to beat the Patriots. Buffalo could also be out of the one seed dialog by the point they take the sector in Week 17, relying on the Week 17 Christmas Day outcomes, however they may be trying to clinch the 2 seed that day towards the New York Jets.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers stumble in killer vogue
The Bucs went from main the NFC South to utterly out of the playoff image, shedding to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday evening. Dallas was already eradicated and had “nothing” to play for. Atlanta has Washington and Carolina within the final two weeks, and the Buccaneers want a Falcons loss.
Which NFL groups have already clinched playoff spots?
Once they moved to 11 wins in Week 13, the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs turned the primary NFL crew within the NFL to clinch a playoff spot. The Buffalo Payments clinched the AFC East final Sunday evening, making certain a house playoff recreation. The Lions secured their playoff spot with the Thursday evening win whereas the Philadelphia Eagles joined them on Sunday. The Houston Texans gained the AFC South in Week 15 whereas the Minnesota Vikings sewed up their spot earlier than they even performed in Week 15. The Pittsburgh Steelers clinched a playoff spot in Week 15 regardless of shedding. The Baltimore Ravens joined the half on Saturday of Week 16 by beating the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Kansas Metropolis Chiefs
- Buffalo Payments
- Detroit Lions
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Minnesota Vikings
- Houston Texans
- Pittsburgh Steelers
Which NFL groups have been eradicated from the playoffs?
In Week 13, the Giants turned the primary crew this season to be formally eradicated from the playoff race. On Black Friday, the Raiders joined them with their tenth lack of the season and they’re additionally eradicated. On Sunday, the Patriots have been additionally eradicated them with a loss and wins by the Chargers and Texans. With the Broncos win on Monday evening, they eradicated the Jaguars from the playoffs. In Week 14, the Browns joined the checklist. The Week 15 elimination group contains the Bears and Panthers.
- New York Giants
- New England Patriots
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Tennessee Titans
- Cleveland Browns
- New York Jets
- Chicago Bears
- Carolina Panthers
- Dallas Cowboys
- Arizona Cardinals
- San Francisco 49ers
- New Orleans Saints
NFL Division Standings
AFC East standings
- Buffalo Payments, 12-3 — division clinched
- Miami Dolphins, 7-8
- New York Jets, 4-11 — eradicated from playoff competition
- New England Patriots, 3-12 — eradicated from playoff competition
AFC North standings
- Pittsburgh Steelers, 10-5
- Baltimore Ravens, 10-5
- Cincinnati Bengals, 7-8
- Cleveland Browns, 3-12 — eradicated from playoff competition
AFC South standings
- Houston Texans, 9-6
- Indianapolis Colts, 7-8
- Jacksonville Jaguars, 3-12 — eradicated from playoff competition
- Tennessee Titans, 3-12 — eradicated from playoff competition
AFC West standings
- Kansas Metropolis Chiefs, 14-1 — division clinched
- Los Angeles Chargers, 9-6
- Denver Broncos, 9-6
- Las Vegas Raiders, 3-12 — eradicated from playoff competition
NFC East standings
- Philadelphia Eagles, 12-3
- Washington Commanders, 10-5
- Dallas Cowboys, 6-8
- New York Giants, 2-13 — eradicated from playoff competition
NFC North standings
- Detroit Lions, 13-2
- Minnesota Vikings, 13-2
- Inexperienced Bay Packers, 10-4
- Chicago Bears, 4-11 — eradicated from playoff competition
NFC South standings
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 8-6
- Atlanta Falcons, 8-7
- New Orleans Saints, 5-9
- Carolina Panthers, 4-11 — eradicated from playoff competition
NFC West standings
- Los Angeles Rams, 9-6
- Seattle Seahawks, 8-7
- Arizona Cardinals, 7-8
- San Francisco 49ers, 6-9
