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NFL Standings 2016-17: AFC, NFC Team Records, Postseason Outlook After Week 16

December 26, 2016   ·     ·   Jump to comments

With just over a week remaining in the 2016 NFL season, the playoff picture is finally beginning to shape up.
The Dallas Cowboys were able to clinch the NFC East back on Thursday night with a loss by the New York Giants. The Atlanta Falcons and Houston Texans were able to lock up their respective divisions on Saturday.
Sunday afternoon, the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Baltimore Ravens in a 31-27 thriller. That win gave the Steelers the AFC North title and eliminated the Ravens from playoff contention.
In Sunday's second game, the Kansas City Chiefs knocked off the Denver Broncos 33-10. The win keeps the Chiefs alive in the race for the AFC West title and eliminates the Broncos from playoff contention. It also sends the Miami Dolphins to the playoffs as an AFC wild-card team.
Let's examine exactly what the rest of the playoff picture looks like. We'll look at the current standings, potential postseason matchups and the latest storylines coming out of Week 16.
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