Tuesday, December 25, 2007

One week left to play: NFL playoff picture

AFC
1. New England Patriots (15-0) h
2. Indianapolis Colts (13-2) z
3. San Diego Chargers (10-5) y
4. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-5) y
5. Jacksonville Jaguars (11-4) x
6. Cleveland Browns (8-7)
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7. Tennessee Titans (8-7)

NFC
1. Dallas Cowboys (13-2) h
2. Green Bay Packers (12-3) z
3. Seattle Seahawks (10-5) y
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-6) y
5. New York Giants (10-5) x
6. Washingon Redskins (8-7)
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7. Minnesota Vikings (8-7)
8. New Orleans Saints (7-8)

h = homefield advantage throughout conference playoffs
z = first-round bye
y = division winner
x = playoff berth

Scenarios:
  • If Tennessee wins, they clinch the final playoff berth in the AFC. If they lose, Cleveland gets the last spot.
  • If Washington wins, they clinch the final playoff berth in the NFC.
  • If Minnesota wins and Washington loses, Minnesota gets the last spot.
  • If New Orleans wins and Washington and Minnesota both lose, New Orleans gets in.

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