The 17th week of the season got underway on Christmas Day, with two significant AFC games featuring four teams competing for a spot in the playoffs. In the NFC, another potential playoff contender remained in the running. On Saturday, four teams vying for a playoff spot took to the field in a series of three games. All this excitement is just a precursor to Sunday’s main event.
With their victory over the Steelers, the Baltimore Ravens surged into first place in the AFC North and third place in the conference. In contrast, the Steelers’ loss dropped them, enabling the Ravens to advance to the top spot. The Texans also officially secured their position as the fourth seed with their own defeat.
The Seattle Seahawks kept pace with the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC West division on Thursday. We’ll see what happens in the Rams game on Saturday.
The Los Angeles Chargers won out on Saturday, solidifying Jim Harbaugh’s reputation as a top-notch turnaround coach in football.
The Buffalo Bills secured a victory on Sunday to secure the number two seed, which has effectively pinned down three of the top four spots in the AFC after Week 17.
The Philadelphia Eagles wrapped up the NFC East division title after securing a significant victory.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers maintained their position in the NFC South division standings, putting continued pressure on the Atlanta Falcons, who are set to play in a highly anticipated game on Sunday night.
Get the latest scoop on this weekend’s action and its potential influence on the standings.
Division Leaders and Wild Card Contenders as of Week 17:
**AFC East**
New England Patriots – Tiebreaker over Buffalo Bills
**AFC North**
Baltimore Ravens – 1st Playoff Seed
1. Baltimore Ravens (10-6)
2. Pittsburgh Steelers (8-8)
**AFC South**
Cincinnati Bengals Locks Up Spot
**AFC West**
1. Los Angeles Chargers (12-4)
2. Kansas City Chiefs (12-4) – Tiebreaker over Los Angeles Chargers, Playoff Seed 2.
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(10-6, win over LAC)
(10-6, loss to PIT)*
(9-7)*
(8-8, 6-5 AFC)*
(8-8, 5-6 AFC)*
(7-9) — eliminated
Seahawks finished with a 4-12, 4-7 AFC East record
Seeded fourth to 12th, a 3-8 finish against AFC East opponents, including a victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
(4-12, 4-7 AFC, loss to NYJ & LV) — season concluded
(3-13) — eliminated
The New England region had the highest number of wins (3-13) for the given information, which led to their elimination.
The New England Patriots (3-13), who lost to the Tennessee Titans, have been eliminated from contention.
NFL standings for the 17th week of the season:
1. Green Bay Packers – 13-3
1st in NFC North
2. Philadelphia Eagles – 14-2
1st in NFC East
3. San Francisco 49ers lost 12-6
2nd in NFC West
4. Dallas Cowboys – 12-4
2nd in NFC East
5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – 10-6
2nd in NFC South
6. Minnesota Vikings – 11-5
3rd in NFC North
7. Seattle Seahawks – 10-6
1st in NFC West
8. New York Giants – 9-7
2nd in NFC East
9. Detroit Lions – 8-8
3rd in NFC North
10. Carolina Panthers – 7-9
3rd in NFC South
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(13-3)
(10-6)
(9-7)
(13-2, win over MIN)
(11-5)
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(8-7)
Playoffs seeding and seeding positions.
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The rankings for the 6th to 9th places have now been finalized, with 6 being eliminated and finishing last, followed by 7, 8, and 9.
(5-11) — eliminated
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Finished in fourth to twelfth place after falling to Chicago.
(3-13) — eliminated
Teams marked with an asterisk have been eliminated from playoffs within their division
Teams marked with an asterisk have secured a spot in the playoffs
Teams marked with (Y) have secured their division title
For this coming season, teams designated with a security clearance of “(z)” have officially secured the number one seed, earning home-field advantage, and are rewarded with a free pass to the first round of competition.
Here’s a recap of the top storylines and dramatic finishes from around the NFL in Week 17:
1. Winners advance to the postseason, locked for the first time since 2016
– The Browns have clinched an AFC Wild Card for the first time ever, unofficially ending a 18-year playoff drought.
– The Dolphins secured a spot in the playoffs for the first time since 2008.
– The Saints reached the playoffs for the 14th time in the last 15 years.
2. Disappointment and chaos elsewhere
– The Titans were eliminated from playoff contention after a 28-25 loss to the 49ers.
– The Falcons, who were averaging over 22 points per game this season, were shutout for the first time in their last five meetings with the Buccaneers.
– The Chargers tied the Texans 28-28 but fell to the common tiebreaker margin, failing to secure their fifth straight postseason appearance.
The Kansas City Chiefs have secured the number one seed in the American Football Conference and will have home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs.
On Christmas Day, the Chiefs clinched the number one seed in the AFC by winning their 15th game, overcoming a series of close calls and a single loss, just to the second-place team, the Bills, to achieve their goal of hosting the AFC playoffs at their home stadium, Arrowhead.
The Baltimore Ravens move ahead of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC North standings with a victory over the Houston Texans.
The Steelers’ losing streak fell to three consecutive games against the top teams in their division, which isn’t a cause for embarrassment. However, this setback has allowed the Ravens to pull ahead in the AFC North standings after winning their last three matches. The Ravens can secure the division title by securing a win in Week 18.
The Houston Texans secured the fourth playoff spot despite losing to the Baltimore Ravens.
The Texans have lost their past two contests, dropping five of their last eight. Unfortunately, they’re experiencing a decline in performance. However, their division situation works in their favor. Having already secured the AFC South title, they’re guaranteed to maintain their fourth position and face no risk of moving up or down in the standings.
The Seattle Seahawks keep in touch with their rivals in the NFC West after an unusual win on Thursday night.
The Seattle team defeated the Bears 6-3 in a somewhat unimpressive NFL game on Thursday. Despite the loss in style, they still have a chance for the division title this week, but they will need some assistance from other teams on Saturday and Sunday.
The Los Angeles Chargers secure their spot in the playoffs with a straightforward victory over the New England Patriots.
The Los Angeles Chargers have secured a spot in the AFC playoffs under head coach Jim Harbaugh’s guidance in his inaugural season. They will still have the opportunity to secure a more advantageous seeding in the final week of the regular season, or they might opt to give their starters the week off to prepare for the postseason.
The Cincinnati Bengals win a thrilling game to keep their season going.
The Bengals are on the brink of a stunning playoff push in the AFC. They’ll need a win coupled with some help next weekend to make it happen, but after a thrilling back-and-forth battle, they’re still very much alive. The intense game saw multiple lead changes and ties in the final minutes of regulation and overtime. What could have been a game-winning kick hit the upright, but Cincinnati got a second chance and sealed the deal with a decisive kick.
Broncos fall short in disappointing defeat to the Bengals
The Broncos almost made it happen. With a late touchdown pass from Bo Nix, they decided to go for the extra point, sending the game to overtime and guaranteeing a playoff spot if they tied. However, their overtime offense fell flat, giving the Bengals multiple chances to seal the win. Now, Denver needs a win in Week 18, but they might face many Chiefs bench players.
The L.A. Rams’ winning streak continues, and they’ve seized the top spot in the NFC West division.
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The Philadelphia Eagles won the NFC East title and a home game in the playoffs.
The Eagles dominated the Cowboys over the weekend and secured the NFC East title. They still have a shot at the number one seed, but their chances are slim as they need the Detroit Lions to falter in a couple of their remaining games. Otherwise, the Eagles are more likely finishing second in the division and choosing to rest their players in Week 18 instead.
The Buffalo Bills secured the second seed in the AFC following a dominating victory.
The Buffalo Bills have secured the second seed in the standings. They have a two-game lead on the Baltimore Ravens and are only two games behind the Kansas City Chiefs, with just one remaining game on the schedule. With their position secured, they should be able to give their starters the week off in the final game.
The Indianapolis Colts crashed to the ground against the New York Giants, dashing their postseason hopes.
The Colts secured what they needed on Saturday to keep their playoff hopes alive through Sunday’s game. All they had to do was beat the struggling New York Giants to extend their season to Week 18. Unfortunately, they fell short, and the Colts, led by Joe Flacco, are now out of the running.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers maintained their winning streak against the Atlanta Falcons, putting added pressure on their opponent.
The Falcons won’t take to the field until Sunday night, but they could have gotten a big boost in momentum on Sunday afternoon. However, the Bucs stole the show with a blowout win, securing their 9-7 record and setting up a exciting finish to the season. Atlanta still has a shot at making the playoffs with two wins in their final two games. But if they falter and the Buccaneers take one of those games or win in Week 18, they will claim the NFC South championship. It promises to be a thrilling end to the season!
The Miami Dolphins advance to Week 18 by securing a win against the Browns.
The Miami Dolphins managed to avoid elimination and secured a win in a cold weather game! With their 8-8 record, they secured the number one spot in the AFC teams that didn’t make the playoffs. If they win in Week 18 and the Broncos lose, the Dolphins will secure the final wild card spot and advance to play the Bills in the wild card round.
The Minnesota Vikings’ victory has set the stage for a potentially monumental Week 18 game.
The Vikings secured a victory over the Green Bay Packers in Week 17, which has positioned them for a pivotal Week 18 showdown against the Detroit Lions. The stakes are high in this matchup, as the winner will claim the top seed in the NFC, while the loser will settle for a fifth-place finish.
Which NFL teams have already secured a spot in the postseason?
Last Sunday night they clinched their playoff spot while securing a home game with their Thursday night win. The Philadelphia Eagles also secured a playoff spot on Sunday. The Houston Texans clinched their division title in Week 15, and the Minnesota Vikings ensured their playoff bid before even taking the field that week. The Pittsburgh Steelers secured a playoff spot in Week 15, despite their loss. The Baltimore Ravens joined the playoff party on Saturday in Week 16 by beating the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Buffalo Bills
- Detroit Lions
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Minnesota Vikings
- Houston Texans
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Baltimore Ravens
- Green Bay Packers
- Los Angeles Chargers
Which NFL teams have been knocked out of the postseason?
On Black Friday, the Raiders suffered their tenth loss of the season, which ended their playoff hopes. The Patriots also fell out of contention on Sunday, while the Chargers and Texans earned wins. The Broncos distanced themselves from playoff elimination with a Monday night victory. The Jaguars were officially cut from playoff contention with that same Broncos win. In Week 14, the Browns were also eliminated. This Week 15, the Bears and Panthers join the teams that have been ruled out of the playoffs.
- 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 Bills, 13-3 —
- Miami Dolphins, 7-8
- The New York Jets ended their season with a record of 4 wins and 12 losses, falling short of making the playoffs.
- The New England Patriots, after recording a 3-13 record, have been ruled out of playoff competition for the season.
AFC North standings
- Baltimore Ravens, 11-5
- Pittsburgh Steelers, 10-6
- Cincinnati Bengals, 8-8
- The Cleveland Browns finished their season at 3-12, thus being ruled out of playoff competition.
AFC South standings
- Houston Texans, 9-7
- Indianapolis Colts, 7-9
- The Jacksonville Jaguars currently have a 4-12 record and are out of the playoff running.
- The Tennessee Titans have a record of 3-13, meaning they’ve lost out on the opportunity to compete for the playoffs this season.
AFC West standings
- The Kansas City Chiefs finished the season with a record of 15 wins and 1 loss.
- Los Angeles Chargers, 10-6
- Denver Broncos, 9-7
- The Las Vegas Raiders finished their season with a 4-12 record, eliminating them from playoff consideration.
NFC East standings
- Philadelphia Eagles, 13-3
- Washington Commanders, 10-5
- Dallas Cowboys, 7-9
- The New York Giants are 3-13 and no longer have a chance to make the playoffs.
NFC North standings
- Detroit Lions, 13-2
- Minnesota Vikings, 13-2
- Green Bay Packers, 11-4
- The Chicago Bears have finished with a 4-12 record and are no longer competing for a spot in the playoffs.
NFC South standings
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 9-7
- Atlanta Falcons, 8-7
- New Orleans Saints, 5-10
- The Carolina Panthers, with a 4-12 record, are out of playoff contention this season.
NFC West standings
- Los Angeles Rams, 10-6
- Seattle Seahawks, 9-7
- Arizona Cardinals, 7-9
- San Francisco 49ers, 6-9
