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The new format of NFL playoffs it opened the door for more teams to play their cards in the final weeks of the regular season.
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The fact that from the next postseason already qualify for the final phase 7 sets per Conference, has added a special flavor to a year where the Covid-19 pandemic and its variant Omicron they are hurting the chances of the 18 franchises that still have their hopes of qualifying alive.
With two weeks to go, a total of 6 teams have already secured their place in the playoffs, while another 8 are already mathematically eliminated.
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At the American Conference, Kansas City Chiefs They are the only one who has already met the objective, although he cannot slow down in search of that first place in the seed that allows him to rest in the wild card round.
The newly champion of the West division walked three games away from Chargers y Raiders, who still have the option to enter as wild cards.
The Chiefs beat up Pittsburgh and became the first qualifier for the AFC playoffs ????????????
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The other three divisions of the AFC still have no owner. In the East, it looks like battle between Bills y Patriots, with Dolphins following close behind; in the north, Bengals seems headed above Ravens y Steelers, while the South, Titans you need a victory to permanently get away from some Colts they are playing at their best level of the year, with everything and the problems they have on the offensive line.
#BillsMafia took revenge against #PatsNation and tighten things up at the American Conference????????
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In the National Conference the picture seems to be clearer. Packers, Buccaneers y Cowboys have already secured the title of their division, while Rams y Cardinals they fight for the scepter of the West.
Those 5 teams already have their ticket secured in the postseason, so 49ers, Eagles, Vikings, Saints y Falcons They will fight for the last two places.
Historical ????????
Aaron Rodgers becomes the QB with the most touchdowns thrown in the history of the #Packers ????????
With 443 he surpassed legend Brett Favre
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– This Online (@estoenlinea) December 25, 2021
This is how the battle is heading for some playoffs that look more open than ever.
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THIS IS HOW THE PLAYOFFS WOULD BE PLAYED TODAY
AMERICAN CONFERENCE
(1) Chiefs=bye
(2) Titans vs. (7) Dolphins
(3) Bengals vs. (6) Patriots
(4) Bills vs. (5) Colts
NATIONAL CONFERENCE
(1) Packers=bye
(2) Cowboys vs. (7) 49ers
(3) Rams vs. (6) Eagles
(4) Buccaners vs. (5) Cardinals
STANDINGS SEMANA 16
AMERICAN CONFERENCE
NATIONAL CONFERENCE
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