NFL Playoff Picture: AFC And NFC Wild Card Race, Scenarios, And Live Updates

With just three weeks remaining in the regular season, the NFL playoff picture is beginning to take shape. In the AFC, the Kansas City Chiefs have already clinched a playoff berth, while the Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, and Tennessee Titans are all in good position to join them. The Cleveland Browns, Indianapolis Colts, and New York Jets are also still in the hunt, but they will need to win out and get some help from other teams to make the playoffs.

In the NFC, the Philadelphia Eagles have already clinched the NFC East, while the Minnesota Vikings, San Francisco 49ers, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are all in good position to make the playoffs. The Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, and Washington Commanders are also still in the hunt, but they will need to win out and get some help from other teams to make the playoffs.

AFC Wild Card Race

The AFC Wild Card race is still very much up for grabs. The Ravens, Bengals, and Titans are all currently in position to make the playoffs, but they all have tough schedules remaining. The Browns, Colts, and Jets are all still in the hunt, but they will need to win out and get some help from other teams to make the playoffs.

Baltimore Ravens

The Ravens are currently in the driver’s seat for the AFC North title. They have a one-game lead over the Bengals and a two-game lead over the Browns. The Ravens have a tough schedule remaining, but they should be favored to win at least two of their remaining three games. If the Ravens can win out, they will clinch the AFC North and earn a first-round bye in the playoffs.

Cincinnati Bengals

The Bengals are currently in second place in the AFC North, one game behind the Ravens. The Bengals have a tough schedule remaining, but they should be favored to win at least two of their remaining three games. If the Bengals can win out, they will have a chance to win the AFC North if the Ravens lose a game. The Bengals could also make the playoffs as a wild card if they finish 10-7.

Tennessee Titans

The Titans are currently in third place in the AFC South, one game behind the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Titans have a tough schedule remaining, but they should be favored to win at least two of their remaining three games. If the Titans can win out, they will have a chance to win the AFC South if the Jaguars lose a game. The Titans could also make the playoffs as a wild card if they finish 9-8.

Cleveland Browns

The Browns are currently in fourth place in the AFC North, two games behind the Ravens. The Browns have a tough schedule remaining, but they should be favored to win at least two of their remaining three games. If the Browns can win out and the Ravens lose two games, the Browns will win the AFC North. The Browns could also make the playoffs as a wild card if they finish 10-7.

Indianapolis Colts

The Colts are currently in fifth place in the AFC South, two games behind the Jaguars. The Colts have a tough schedule remaining, but they should be favored to win at least two of their remaining three games. If the Colts can win out and the Jaguars lose two games, the Colts will win the AFC South. The Colts could also make the playoffs as a wild card if they finish 9-8.

New York Jets

The Jets are currently in sixth place in the AFC East, two games behind the Patriots. The Jets have a tough schedule remaining, but they should be favored to win at least two of their remaining three games. If the Jets can win out and the Patriots lose two games, the Jets will win the AFC East. The Jets could also make the playoffs as a wild card if they finish 9-8.

NFC Wild Card Race

The NFC Wild Card race is also very much up for grabs. The Vikings, 49ers, and Buccaneers are all currently in good position to make the playoffs, but they all have tough schedules remaining. The Cowboys, Giants, and Commanders are all still in the hunt, but they will need to win out and get some help from other teams to make the playoffs.

Minnesota Vikings

The Vikings are currently in first place in the NFC North, one game ahead of the Packers. The Vikings have a tough schedule remaining, but they should be favored to win at least two of their remaining three games. If the Vikings can win out, they will clinch the NFC North and earn a first-round bye in the playoffs.

San Francisco 49ers

The 49ers are currently in second place in the NFC West, one game behind the Seahawks. The 49ers have a tough schedule remaining, but they should be favored to win at least two of their remaining three games. If the 49ers can win out, they will have a chance to win the NFC West if the Seahawks lose a game. The 49ers could also make the playoffs as a wild card if they finish 10-7.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Buccaneers are currently in first place in the NFC South, one game ahead of the Saints. The Buccaneers