How many teams still have a shot to make the NFL playoffs? The answer is a boatload. Below is a breakdown of what is going on. And notice there are no listings for the NFC West. Not enough manpower here at Sportsmemo headquarters to tackle that beast of a logarithmic equation. Luckily there is a thing call Google.
NFC West broken down here. Enjoy.
AFC - Clinched Playoff berth: New England, Pittsburgh
New England clinches AFC East division and home field advantage with: Win or tie or New York Jets loss or tie
New York Jets clinch a playoff spot with: Win or tie or Jacksonville loss or tie or Indianapolis loss or tie
Pittsburgh clinches AFC North division and a first-round bye with: Win and Baltimore loss
Kansas City clinches AFC West division with: Win and San Diego loss or tie or Kansas City tie and San Diego loss
Baltimore clinches a playoff spot with: A whole slew of scenarios
- Win or tie or...
- Loss and Jacksonville loss or tie or...
- Loss and Indianapolis loss or tie or...
- San Diego loss or tie + Jacksonville loss or tie or...
- San Diego loss or tie + Indianapolis loss or tie
NFC - Clinched Playoff berth: Chicago, Atlanta
Atlanta clinches NFC South division and home field advantage with: Win or tie
Chicago clinches a first-round bye with: Win and Philadelphia loss and New York Giants loss or tie
Philadelphia clinches NFC East division with: Win or win and New York Giants loss or tie or New York Giants loss
Philadelphia clinches a playoff spot with: Tie or Tampa Bay loss or tie
New Orleans clinches a playoff spot with: Win or tie or Tampa Bay loss or tie
New York Giants clinch a playoff spot with: Win