NFL Playoff Scenarios 2017: Reviewing Post-Week 16 AFC, NFC Picture, Bracket

December 26, 2016   ·   Joe Pantorno   ·   Jump to comments

After the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys duke it out on Monday night, there will be just one more week of regular-season games before the NFL playoffs get going in January. 
Week 16 saw numerous clinchers throughout the busy schedule. Here's a look at the updated postseason picture, along with the bracket for each conference:
      If The Postseason Started Today
On Thursday night, the New York Giants' loss to the Philadelphia Eagles gave the NFC East division to the Dallas Cowboys. The Giants were able to back their way into the playoffs, though, after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were beaten by the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. 
The Atlanta Falcons' beatdown of the Carolina Panthers gave them the NFC South title after the Buccaneers lost as well. Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan continued his quest for MVP recognition, completing 27 of 33 passes for 277 yards and two touchdowns:
In the AFC, the Houston Texans clinched the AFC South b...

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