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A look at the updated playoff chances for each NFL team heading into a full Sunday slate.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The AFC North remains up for grabs\u2014and John Harbaugh’s squad is heading to the playoffs for a third straight year.<\/p>\n

Behind three passing touchdowns from star quarterback Lamar Jackson, the\u00a0Baltimore Ravens\u00a0<\/a>clinched a playoff berth Saturday with a resounding 34\u201317 win over the rival\u00a0Pittsburgh Steelers<\/a>\u00a0at M&T Bank Stadium.<\/p>\n

Had they lost, the Steelers would have clinched the AFC North. But now, both teams are tied for first place with a 10-5 record. They both have the same divisional record (3-2) as well, but Pittsburgh holds the edge in the next tiebreaker\u2014winning percentage against common opponents.<\/p>\n

If the Steelers and Ravens both win their final two games, Pittsburgh would win the division and earn a top-four seed in the AFC based on the tiebreaker. But it won’t be an easy task, as the Steelers host the 14\u20131\u00a0Kansas City Chiefs<\/a>\u00a0on Christmas Day and the\u00a0Cincinnati Bengals<\/a>\u00a0in Week 17. Baltimore, meanwhile, visits the\u00a0Houston Texans<\/a>\u00a0on Christmas and hosts the\u00a0Cleveland Browns<\/a>\u00a0to close out the year.<\/p>\n

Now that the Ravens are officially in, the AFC only has two wild-card spots up for grabs. Entering Sunday’s slate of games, the\u00a0Los Angeles Chargers<\/a>\u00a0(9-6) and\u00a0Denver Broncos<\/a>\u00a0(9-6) hold those positions with the\u00a0Indianapolis Colts<\/a>,\u00a0Miami Dolphins<\/a>\u00a0and Bengals holding on for dear life on their postseason dreams.<\/p>\n

Following the Ravens’ win Saturday evening, here’s\u00a0how the NFL playoff picture looks<\/a>\u00a0heading into Sunday<\/a>\u00a0(Note: teams with clinched playoff berths are in bold, and all playoff odds are provided by NFL.com):<\/p>\n

AFC Playoff Picture<\/h2>\n
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SEED<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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TEAM<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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PLAYOFF %<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

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1<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Chiefs (14\u20131)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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100%<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Bills (11\u20133)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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100%<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Steelers (10\u20135)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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100%<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Texans (9\u20136)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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100%<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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5<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Ravens (10\u20135)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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100%<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Chargers (9\u20136)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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97%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Broncos (9\u20136)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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85%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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—<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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—<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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—<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Colts (6\u20138)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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6%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Dolphins (6\u20138)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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4%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Bengals (6\u20138)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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9%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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—<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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ELIMINATED<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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—<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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11<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Jets (4\u201310)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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0%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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12<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Browns (3\u201311)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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0%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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13<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Jaguars (3\u201311)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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0%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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14<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Titans (3\u201311)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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0%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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15<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Patriots (3\u201311)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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0%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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16<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Raiders (2\u201312)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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0%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

NFC Playoff Picture<\/h2>\n
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SEED<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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TEAM<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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PLAYOFF %<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

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1<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Lions (12\u20132)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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100%<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Eagles (12\u20132)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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100%<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Buccaneers (8\u20136)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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83%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Rams (8\u20136)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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56%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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5<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Vikings (12\u20132)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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100%<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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6<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Packers (10\u20134)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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99%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Commanders (9\u20135)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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84%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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—<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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—<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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—<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Seahawks (8\u20136)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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34%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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9<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Falcons (7\u20137)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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31%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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10<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Cardinals (7\u20137)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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11%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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11<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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49ers (6\u20138)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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12<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Cowboys (6\u20138)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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13<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Saints (5\u20139)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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—<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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ELIMINATED<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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—<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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14<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Bears (4\u201310)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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0%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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15<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Panthers (3\u201311)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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0%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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16<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Giants (2\u201312)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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0%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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