NFL Playoff Schedule 2016: Bracket Dates and Updated AFC, NFC Scenarios

December 29, 2015   ·   Mike Chiari   ·   Jump to comments

While most of the playoff teams in both conferences have been decided entering Week 17, there is no shortage of intrigue surrounding the regular season's final week due to the amount of shuffling that can still take place from a seeding perspective.
Very few teams are actually locked into their current position, which means Week 17 will play a significant role in terms of the wild-card matchups and who will secure the all-important home-field advantage throughout the postseason.
As the playoffs continue to draw closer, here is a look at the schedule fans can look forward to planning around, as well as a rundown of scenarios teams will be dealing with during the 17th and final week of the regular season.
 
NFL Playoff Schedule
 
Breaking Down Top Week 17 Playoff Scenarios
Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals have already clinched the AFC North, and despite their overtime loss to the Denver Broncos in Week 16, they still have a chance to nab a ...

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