NFL Playoff Scenarios: Paths to the Postseason Heading into Week 17 Sunday

December 27, 2014   ·   Nate Loop   ·   Jump to comments

Ten of the NFL's 12 playoff spots are locked up heading into the final week of the regular season, but there are still plenty of questions to be answered in Week 17 regarding not only which teams take the final two spots but seeding and home-field advantages as well. 
In fact, four of the league's eight division titles are still undecided heading into Sunday, which means a majority of the games on Sunday's slate have major playoff implications. According to NFL.com, seven of eight AFC games impact the playoff picture, as do five of the eight NFC tilts.
Here is a quick rundown of the postseason permutations heading into Sunday.
 
AFC Playoff Picture
Let's take care of what we know about the AFC playoff picture. The New England Patriots will take the first seed and home-field advantage this year, while the Indianapolis Colts can do nothing to improve upon their fourth-seed finish. Beyond that, the AFC playoff picture is still very much up in the air.
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