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The playoff image begins to focus as only five weeks remain of the regular NFL season. But there is still much to be done, especially if teams such as Colts, Titans and Seahawks have their means. These teams are currently out and hope to do their part to change the standings before the New Year and the playoffs.
Here is an overview of the impact of Week 12 on the image of the playoffs in the NFL.
AFC Playoff Photo
What remained the same: The Chiefs were on a start and nothing has changed for them as they remain the best team in the AFC. The Texans will face the Titans tonight but Houston can not lose their lead in the division this week, whether they win or lose. The Chargers and Ravens both won and maintained their current status as Wild Card teams. The Chargers are no more than a game behind the West African Chiefs of Africa and have the best record of the Wild Cards team in both conferences.
What's changed: The Steelers 'defeat by the Broncos, combined with the Patriots' victory over the Jets, brought New England back into second place while Pittsburgh lost to fourth place. Even when the patriots seem mediocre, they still manage to be part of the AFC's top seeds. The Patriots will face the Steelers in week 15 at Heinz Field for a game that will have implications for the playoffs.
What to watch for from the front: The defeat of the Bengals against the Browns put them out of action, while the Broncos could be a surprise team to watch as the calendar turns to December. The Colts are also trying to qualify for the playoffs after their fifth straight win and Andrew Luck's eighth consecutive game with three or more touchdowns. A Titans wins on Monday night football would increase the Tennessee stock, while making the AFC South race more intriguing.
If the season ended today, it would be the seeds of the AFC series:
1. Chefs (record: 9-2), (conference record: 7-1)
2. Patriots (8-3), (6-2)
3. Texans (7-3), (5-2)
4. Steelers (7-3-1), (4-3-1)
5. Chargers (8-3), (5-2)
6. Ravens (6-5), (6-3)
On the hunt …
Colts (6-5), (5-4)
Titans (5-5), (3-5)
Dolphins (5-6), (4-4)
Bengals (5-6), (3-4)
Broncos (5-6), (3-5)
Browns (4-6-1), (3-4-1)
Invoices (4-7), (3-5)
Jaguars (3-8), (2-6)
Jets (3-8), (2-6)
Raiders (2-9), (1-6)
AFC tiebreakers:
- The Ravens win a draw against the Colts based on the best winning percentage in conference games.
- The Dolphins are tied for the Bengals and Broncos on the basis of the best winning percentage in conference games.
- The Bengals win against the Broncos based on the best percentage of wins in the conference matches.
- The Jaguars are tied with the Jets based on the percentage of wins face to face.
Photo of the NFC playoffs
What remained the same: The Saints continued their dominant season Thursday with a victory over the Falcons, allowing them to remain in the No. 1 group as the 13th week approached. New Orleans's victory over LA was ahead of them in the final standings. The bears also took care of Thanksgiving with a victory over the Lions. Chicago is preparing for its first NFC North title since 2010. But they are not the only team in the division to be alive in the playoff race. The Vikings' victory over the Packers kept them in the picture and they even went from sixth seeded last week to fifth place this week.
What's changed: The victory of the Cowboys' Thanksgiving against Washington allows them to become the new leader of the NFC East. With Alex Smith finished for the year and Washington's blurred quarterback situation, the Cowboys control their fate. But Washington remains in the playoff race with a record of 6-5, they have just fallen in sixth position while dismissing the Panthers of the top six.
What to watch for from the front: The Seahawks' victory against the Panthers may be useful in the stretch as Carolina pulled out of the playoffs and sits under Seattle in the standings. They are now the first two teams in the hunt, but the Seahawks have the advantage over Sunday's win.
If the season ended today, here are the seeds of the NFC playoffs:
1. Saints (10-1), (7-1)
2. Rams (10-1), (6-1)
3. Bear (8-3), (6-1)
4. Cowboys (6-5), (5-3)
5. Vikings (6-4-1), (5-3-1)
6. Washington (6-5), (6-3)
On the hunt …
Seahawks (6-5), (5-3)
Panthers (6-5), (4-4)
Eagles (5-6), (3-5)
Packers (4-6-1), (2-5-1)
Falcons (4-7), (4-4)
Buccaneers (4-7), (3-5)
Lions (4-7), (2-6)
Giants (3-8), (2-7)
Cardinals (2-9), (2-5)
49ers (2-9), (1-7)
NFC tiebreakers:
- The Saints outweigh the Rams based on the win percentage face to face.
- The Cowboys win against Washington on the basis of the best winning percentage in division games.
- Washington wins a tie on the Seahawks based on the best winning percentage in conference games and gains a tie on the Panthers based on a face-to-face sweep.
- The Seahawks win against the Panthers based on the percentage of direct wins.
- The Falcons win against the Lions based on the best percentage of wins in conference games and a tie on the Buccaneers based on the percentage of wins.
- The Buccaneers win against the Lions based on the best winning percentage in conference games.
- The Cardinals win against the 49ers based on the percentage of wins face to face.
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