NFL playoff picture live updates

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NFL playoff picture live updates

Several NFL playoff spots are still in play in Week 18, along with two division titles. We’re predicting the last 14 post-season teams and their rankings throughout the day – along with the two-team race to pick the best NFL Draft.

Six divisions have already been settled, and the first seed in NFC belongs to the Packers. But the East Asian crown is up for grabs between the Bells and the Patriots, and the Rams try to fend off the Cardinals for the NFC West title. Five teams are vying for the last two places in the AFC Qualifiers, and the 49ers and Saints battle the last day for the last NFC wild card dock. In the meantime, the Titans need a win to beat the AFC top-seeded Chiefs. Finally, on the other side of the standings, both Jaguar and Lions have a chance of being first-chosen in the April draft.

We’re tracking down the picture of the final game – in both AFC and NFC – and the race for the #1 draft pick on Sunday. We’ll update playoff chances and predicted rankings from ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI) periodically throughout the 14-game roster, showing how the playoff landscape changes as the games are played. Winning scenarios are provided for each team as well. Keep checking back throughout the day for the latest view of the playoff teams and rankings based on these FPI predictions.

Last update: Sunday, 1 p.m. ET

Competing teams:
ARI | BAL | BUF | CIN | DAL | GB
IND | KC | LV | Latin America and the Caribbean | LAR | Northeast
no | PHI | hole | SF | terabyte | ten

Top draft selection watch:
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Predicted standings for the Asian Cup qualifiers

What Tennessee Has Already Decided: The Titans were in the playoffs, winning the AFC South title in Week 17 for their second consecutive title.

What’s at stake for the Titans on Sunday: If the Titans beat Houston, they are the top seed in the AFC. If not, the heads of the bodies will claim first place in the AFC. Tennessee can finish anywhere from first to fourth place.

What ESPN’s FPI Says: Tennessee has a 74% chance of securing the top seed in the AFC.

Follow the important games: Tin Ho

Current expected wild card game match: Farewell


What Kansas City has already achieved: The Chiefs go into the playoffs as the West Asian champions for the sixth consecutive season. On Saturday, they ended their regular season with a 28-24 victory over the Broncos to secure at least the No. 2 seed in the AFC.

What’s at stake for Chiefs on Sunday: The tiebreak titans keep the game head-to-head over the Chiefs, so Kansas City need to lose Tennessee to finish top of the AFC.

What ESPN’s FPI Says: Kansas City has a 26% chance of securing the top seed in the AFC.

Follow the important games: Tin Ho

Current expected wild card game match: versus chargers


What Buffalo has already settled: The Bills earned a break in Week 17.

What’s at stake in Sunday’s bills: Buffalo cannot finish with the top seed in the AFC, but he can beat East Asia through either of two simple paths. A win over the Jets gives them the division title, as does the Patriots’ loss to Miami.

What ESPN’s FPI Says: Buffalo has a 95% chance of winning the East Asian title.

Follow the important games: NYJ-BUF (4:25 PM ET) | NE-MIA (4:25 PM ET)

Current expected wild card game match: against the ponies


What Cincinnati has already achieved: The Bengals go into the playoffs after winning the North Asian Championship in Week 17. It’s their first home qualifier and a First Division title since 2015.

What’s at stake for the Bengals on Sunday: It doesn’t include a great deal. Cincinnati can’t get the top seed after Kansas City’s win on Saturday, and it could finish second, third or fourth in the conference.

Follow the important games: CIN-CLE

Current expected wild card game match: against the patriots


What New England Has Already Accomplished: The Patriots are in the playoffs, and are back after a year-long hiatus.

What’s at stake for the Patriots on Sunday: If New England beat Miami and the Bills lose to the Jets, the Patriots will jump into the top four and win the East Asian title for the 12th time in the past 13 seasons.

What ESPN’s FPI Says: The Patriots have a 5% chance of winning the East Asia title.

Follow the important games: NE-MIA (4:25 PM ET) | NYJ-BUF (4:25 PM ET)

Current expected wild card game match: in Bengals


What Indianapolis Has Already Accomplished: Nothing yet. Indy is excluded from the South Asian competition, so it’s a great place for mullets.

What’s at stake for the ponies on Sunday: It’s a win and beneficial for the Colts, but they will also make the top seven in the AFC with the Steelers losing, the Chargers losing and the Dolphins winning.

What ESPN’s FPI Says: Indianapolis has an 81% chance of making the playoffs.

Follow the important games: IND-JAX | Hole-BAL | LAC-LV (8:20 PM ET) | NE-MIA (4:25 PM ET)

Current expected wild card game match: in Belize


What Los Angeles has already decided: Nothing yet. The Chargers can’t win the AFC West title, but they still have a lot of hope for a great place.

What’s at stake for the Sunday Chargers: Los Angeles controls its own destiny. Regardless of other outcomes, the shipper will make playoffs if they win or tie. But the loss kills them.

What ESPN’s FPI Says: Los Angeles has a 59% chance of making the playoffs.

Follow the important games: LAC-LV (8:20 PM ET)

Current expected wild card game match: in heads

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Debateable’s Mina Chaims, Pablo Toure and Dominic Foxworth examine the scenario in which the Chargers and the Raiders would go into the playoffs if they tied and the Colts lost to Jaguar.


It is currently expected outside the qualifiers

What Las Vegas has already achieved: Nothing yet. The Raiders can’t win the AFC West title, but there is still plenty on the table.

What’s at stake for Sunday Raiders: The Las Vegas Playoffs can clinch either (a) a win, (b) a tie and a Colts loss or (c) losses by the Colts & Steelers.

What ESPN’s FPI Says: Raiders have a 48% chance of making the playoffs.

Follow the important games: LAC-LV (8:20 PM ET) | IND-JAX | HOLE-BAL


What Pittsburgh has already decided: Nothing yet. The Steelers can’t win the North Asian title, and they need some help getting into the playoffs.

What’s at stake for the Steelers on Sunday: To get to the playoffs, Pittsburgh needs a Colts win and a loss. But she also needs the Chargers-Raiders Sunday night to not end in a draw.

What ESPN’s FPI Says: The Steelers have a 9% chance of making the playoffs.

Follow the important games: Hole-BAL | IND-JAX | LAC-LV (8:20 PM ET)


What Baltimore Has Already Concluded: Nothing yet. The Ravens cannot win the AFC North title, and even if they do win on Sunday, they need extra help to make their post-season stadium.

What’s at stake for the Ravens on Sunday: To make the playoffs, Baltimore needs a win and a triple of losses — by Colts, Chargers, and Dolphins.

What ESPN’s FPI Says: The Ravens have a 3% chance of making the playoffs.

Follow the important games: Hole-BAL | IND-JAX | LAC-LV (8:20 PM ET) | NE-MIA (4:25 PM ET)

Predicted NFC Match Ranking

What Green Bay has already achieved: Players can relax in Week 18. They win the NFC North and grab the top seed in the conference – which includes a farewell to the Wild Card Tour. Win or lose in Detroit, Green Bay will be the best NFC team to go into the playoffs and not play until the Divisional Round this weekend from January 22-23.

Follow the important games: GB-DET

Wild Matching Game: Farewell


What Los Angeles has already decided: The Rams are in the playoffs, but they haven’t secured the division title yet.

What’s at stake for the rams on Sunday: Los Angeles can win the NFC West by winning or losing the Cardinals. However, the Rams cannot win the top seed in the conference. They will not finish in place more than 2 and no less than No. 5 in the conference.

What ESPN’s FPI Says: The Rams have a 75% chance of winning NFC West.

Follow the important games: SF-LAR (4:25 PM ET) | SEA-ARI (4:25 PM ET)

Current expected wild card game match: against eagles


What Tampa Bay has already achieved: The Buccaneers are in the playoffs and are NFC South champions for the first time since 2007.

What’s at stake for Sunday’s hack: Not much. The Buccaneers could finish second, third, or fourth in the conference – but the top seed isn’t an option.

Follow the important games: CAR- TB (4:25 PM ET)

Current expected wild card game match: vs 49ers


What Dallas has already settled: The Cowboys are the NFC East Champion for the fourth time in the past eight seasons. They ended their regular season with a 51-26 victory over the Eagles on Saturday.

What’s at stake for the Cowboys on Sunday: Dallas can’t win the top seed in the NFC, and will finish somewhere from second to fourth in the conference standings.

Current expected wild card game match: opposite the cardinals


What Arizona Has Already Earned: The Cardinals are in the playoffs, and they could still win the NFC West.

What’s at stake for Cardinals on Sunday: To win the division, Arizona needs the Rams to win and lose. But even if she wins the NFC West, she won’t be able to earn the top seed in the conference.

What ESPN’s FPI Says: The Cardinals have a 25% chance of winning at NFC West.

Follow the important games: SEA-ARI (4:25 PM ET) | SF-LAR (4:25 PM ET)

Current expected wild card game match: in Cowboys


What San Francisco has already decided: Nothing yet. The Niners are seeking the last wild card in NFC.

What’s at stake for the 49ers on Sunday: If the Niners win, they are there. If they lose, they need to lose the Saints as well. San Francisco can’t finish in sixth place unless it takes part in the playoffs.

What ESPN’s FPI Says: San Francisco has a 62% chance of making the playoffs.

Follow the important games: SF-LAR (4:25 PM ET) | NO-ATL (4:25 PM ET)

Current expected wild card game match: in pirate


What Philadelphia Has Really Earned: Eagles in the playoffs. They ended their regular season with a 51-26 loss to the Cowboys on Saturday.

What’s at stake for the Eagles on Sunday: Not much. Philadelphia can’t win the NFC East, and you’ll finish with seeded No. 6 or No. 7.

Current expected wild card game match: in rams

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Dan Orlovsky and Ryan Clark agree that Nick Siriani’s successful summons and execution makes the Eagles dangerous in the playoffs.


It is currently expected outside the qualifiers

What New Orleans Has Already Accomplished: Nothing yet, and the Saints are not in control of their own destiny in the final match.

What is at stake for saints on Sunday: First, the saints must be victorious. Second, they need the 49ers to lose. If both of those things happened, New Orleans would be center stage and would be the seventh seed.

What ESPN’s FPI Says: New Orleans has a 38% chance of making the playoffs.

Follow the important games: NO-ATL (4:25 PM ET) | SF-LAR (4:25 PM ET)

positioning draft

FPI’s Chance to Win #1 Pick: 84%

How Jaguar Made the Best Choice: Jaguars clinch with a black loss or win.

Follow the important games: IND-JAX | GB-DET


FPI’s Chance to Win #1 Pick: 16%

How black makes the best choice: The lions take first place in the recruit if they lose and the jaguars win.

Follow the important games: GB-DET | IND-JAX

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