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NFL Playoff Picture Week 16: Latest AFC, NFC Wild-Card Scenarios and Predictions
- Updated: December 24, 2016
The New York Giants entered Week 16 with a chance to lock up a playoff berth and even a remote shot of capturing the NFC East.
They walked away with neither on Thursday night, turning in an error-filled performance against the Philadelphia Eagles in a 24-19 defeat. The Dallas Cowboys clinched the NFC East and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs as a result.
While Dallas has things in lockstep, nearly everything else is up in the air. The Kansas City Chiefs have a win-and-you’re-in game against the Denver Broncos on Christmas night, which will come a day after things get sorted out on Saturday afternoon.
Here’s a look at the updated wild-card picture in both conferences.
AFC
The Kansas City Chiefs Can Clinch a Playoff Spot If… They win. It’s that simple. The Chiefs can also clinch with a Baltimore Ravens loss or tie.
Prediction: The Chiefs will clinch their playoff spot this week. Arrowhead Stadium at night on Christmas is a near-impossible scenario for any team, even the defending champion Broncos. Look for the Chiefs to take care of business and then shift their focus to stealing the AFC West from the Oakland Raiders.
The Pittsburgh Steelers Can Clinch a Playoff Spot or the AFC North If… …
