The final day of NFL action is almost here and with it comes a host of games that have serious repercussions on the league’s playoff picture.
Some teams have clinched their respective divisions or playoff spots while others are relying on the final results of the regular season to stay in the running.
The Jacksonville Jaguars booked their first trip to the playoffs since 2017 with a 20-16 win over the Tennessee Titans, who started the season 7-3 but dropped seven straight to miss the postseason.
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As for the Jaguars, it completely a stunning turnaround for the team that finished last season 3-14 and were a basketcase under Urban Meyer, now crowned AFC South champions.
Earlier, the Kansas City Chiefs easily handled the Las Vegas Raiders in a 32-13 win to clinch the AFC’s No. 1 seed.
Here is the latest playoff picture updated with all the latest Week 18 results!
NFL PLAYOFF SCHEDULE (AEDT)
Wildcard Round
Sunday January 15 to Tuesday January 17
Divisional Round
Sunday January 22 to Monday January 23
Conference Championships
Monday January 30
Super Bowl LVII
Monday February 13, State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona
AFC STANDINGS
1. Kansas City (14-3) [West] – z
2. Buffalo (12-3) [East] – y
3. Cincinnati (11-4) [North] – y
4. Jacksonville (8-8) [South] – y
5. LA Chargers (10-6) [West] – x
6. Baltimore (10-6) [North] – x
7. New England (8-8) [East]
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8. Miami (8-8) [East]
9. Pittsburgh (8-8) [North]
Eliminated: Tennessee, NY Jets, Cleveland, Las Vegas, Indianapolis, Denver, Houston
y = clinched division, x = clinched playoffs
Predicted Week 1 playoff match-ups
1. Kansas City (BYE)
7. Miami at 2. Buffalo
6. Baltimore at 3. Cincinnati
5. LA Chargers at 4. Jacksonville
No.1 seed
won by CHIEFS
AFC North
won by BENGALS
AFC South
won by JAGUARS
AFC East
won by BILLS
AFC West
won by CHIEFS
Wildcard scenarios
CHARGERS and RAVENS locked into playoffs
PATRIOTS win No.7 seed with win over Bills
DOLPHINS win No.7 seed with win over Jets and Bills def Patriots
STEELERS win No.7 seed with win over Browns and Bills def Patriots and Jets def Dolphins
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NFC STANDINGS
1. Philadelphia (13-3) [East] – x
2. San Francisco (12-4) [West] – y
3. Minnesota (12-4) [North] – y
4. Tampa Bay (8-8) [South] – y
5. Dallas (11-4) [East] – x
6. NY Giants (9-6-1) [East] – x
8. Seattle (8-8) [West]
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8. Detroit (8-8) [North]
9. Green Bay (8-8) [North]
Eliminated: Washington, New Orleans, Carolina, LA Rams, Atlanta, Arizona, Chicago
y = clinched division, x = clinched playoffs
Predicted Week 1 playoff match-ups
1. Philadelphia BYE
7. Green Bay at 2. San Francisco
6. NY Giants at 3. Minnesota
5. Dallas at 4. Tampa Bay
No.1 seed scenarios
EAGLES win No.1 seed with win over Giants OR losses by Cowboys, 49ers
49ERS win No.1 seed with win over Cardinals and Giants def Eagles
COWBOYS win No.1 seed with win over Commanders and losses by Eagles, 49ers
NFC East scenarios
EAGLES win division with win over Giants
COWBOYS win division with win over Commanders and Giants def Eagles
NFC North
won by VIKINGS
NFC West
won by 49ERS
NFC South
won by BUCCANEERS
Wildcard scenarios
COWBOYS and GIANTS locked into playoffs
PACKERS win No.7 seed with win over Lions
SEAHAWKS win No.7 seed with win over Rams and Lions def Packers
LIONS win No.7 seed with win over Packers and Rams def Seahawks
