NFL Scores Week 17: Final Results, Playoff Standings and Picture for AFC, NFC

It’s the first day of 2017, folks, and the final day of the NFL regular season. While the day isn’t yet complete, the playoff picture is beginning to take a firmer form.

Coming into the day, the playoff field in the AFC was completely set. However, the final seeding for the conference was not. With the New England Patriots besting the Miami Dolphins during the early slate, the Patriots have locked up the No. 1 seed while the Dolphins have earned the sixth seed.

The Philadelphia Eagles’ early-afternoon win officially eliminated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from playoff contention.

Let’s take a look at the current playoff field and examine some of the top playoff-related storylines coming out of sendoff Sunday.

Week 17 Playoff Picture

Week 17 Results

Storylines to Watch

Tony Romo Makes an Appearance

Sunday’s game meant nothing for the Dallas Cowboys, who were already locked in as the No. 1 seed. However, the game against the Philadelphia Eagles did give the Cowboys a chance to test some of the roster’s depth heading into the postseason.

Part of that depth-testing included a brief appearance by former starter Tony Romo.

Dak Prescott started at quarterback for Dallas and played into the second quarter. Before the Cowboys went to Mark Sanchez at quarterback, they allowed Romo to come in and lead a …

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