The NFL kicked off in week 15 with four teams that had qualified for the 2020 postseason. That number could triple by the end of the weekend. Five other teams could secure at least one place in the playoffs in the coming days, so that five places still have to be decided in weeks 16 and 17.
Here you can find all the NFL playoff picture scenarios as well as an analysis of ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI) on the likelihood of their occurrence after the chargers beat the Raiders between 30-27 Thursday night. This post will be updated after the NFL games on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
Note: X indicates a team that has occupied a playoff spot, Y indicates a team that won its division, and Z indicates a team that secured a reunion in the first round.
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AFC
FPI chances on playoffs: Clinched
FPI odds: Clinched
FPI chances of seeing you again: 92.6%
A week into their fifth straight AFC West title, the Chiefs can get a home advantage in the playoffs this weekend by defeating the Saints and losing the Steelers and Bills. And even if they lose to the Saints, the FPI would give them an 88% chance of eventually clinching the number 1 spot.
Remaining schedule: with saints against hawks against chargers
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