Week 16 began on Thursday evening, continued on Saturday with a pair of video games, then some huge 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 had 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 high to even the 2 groups’ information. 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 enjoying a loopy recreation that went all the way down to the wire. Washington overcame 5 turnovers to win.
With Sunday’s motion prone to additional affect the standings, we’ve got all the data 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. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-6, 6-3 NFC)
5. x-Minnesota Vikings (12-2, loss to DET)
6. Inexperienced Bay Packers (10-4)
7. Washington Commanders (10-5)
8. Seattle Seahawks (8-6)
9. Atlanta Falcons (8-7, 7-3 NFC)
10. Arizona Cardinals (7-8, 3-6 NFC) — eradicated
11. San Francisco 49ers (6-8, win over DAL)
12. Dallas Cowboys (6-8, loss to SF) — eradicated
13. New Orleans Saints (5-9)
14. Chicago Bears (4-11) — eradicated
15. Carolina Panthers (4-11) — eradicated
16. New York Giants (2-13) — eradicated
AFC standings throughout Week 16
1. y-Kansas Metropolis Chiefs (14-1)
2. y-Buffalo Payments (11-3)
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. Cincinnati Bengals (7-8, 4-6 AFC)*
10. Miami Dolphins (6-8, 5-5 AFC, loss to IND)*
11. New York Jets (4-11) — eradicated
12. Jacksonville Jaguars (3-11, win over TEN, loss to CLE, win over NE) — eradicated
13. New England Patriots (3-11, losses to JAX) — eradicated
14. Cleveland Browns (3-12, 1-4 in widespread opoonents vs TEN) — eradicated
15. Tennessee Titans (3-12, 0-4 in widespread opponents with CLE) — eradicated
16. Las Vegas Raiders (2-12) — 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 crucial full groups within the NFL. Jayden Daniels scored 5 touchdowns however the Commanders had 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 will do it with a win on Christmas now.
Baltimore Ravens win large AFC North recreation over Pittsburgh Steelers
The Ravens evened the file with the Steelers on Saturday, however Pittsburgh stays within the lead within the AFC North because of their convention file. The AFC North goes to return all the way 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 method within the final two weeks, holding the Jets and 49ers beneath 10 factors.
Detroit Lions maintain onto one seed with huge win over Bears
The Lions are in an enormous combat 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 preserve 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 enjoying on Sunday evening soccer. We’ll preserve following.
Arizona Cardinals fall out of playoff competition with unhealthy loss to Panthers
The Cardinals rallied to power extra time, however couldn’t get the offense churning within the further interval. The loss eradicated Arizona from the playoff race in each the wild card and the NFC West. Carolina lastly received one of many shut video games.
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 group 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 received 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 group 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 had 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 listing. 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
NFL Division Standings
AFC East standings
- Buffalo Payments, 11-3 — division clinched
- Miami Dolphins, 6-8
- New York Jets, 4-11 — eradicated from playoff competition
- New England Patriots, 3-11 — 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, 3-11 — 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, 2-12 — 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, 12-2
- 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, 3-11 — eradicated from playoff competition
NFC West standings
- Los Angeles Rams, 9-6
- Seattle Seahawks, 8-6
- Arizona Cardinals, 7-7
- San Francisco 49ers, 6-8