AFC Playoff Picture: Who’s In, Who’s out and Tiebreak Scenarios

December 25, 2011   ·   Richard Langford   ·   Jump to comments

The AFC is going to enter Week 17 with only two divisions, four of six playoff spots locked up, and five teams in contention for two spots.
It is going to be a gloriously wild Week 17.
Here is how the AFC playoff picture looks after Week 16.
 
AFC North Division Race

Baltimore Ravens 11-4
Pittsburgh Steelers 11-4
The Ravens hold the tiebreaker on the Steelers. If they beat the Bengals in Cincinnati next week, and/or the Steelers lose their game at Cleveland, they win the division.


AFC South Division Winner

Houston Texans 10-5
 
AFC East Division Winner

New England Patriots 12-3
 
AFC West Division Race
Denver Broncos 8-7
Oakland Raiders 8-7
The Broncos hold the tiebreaker on the Raiders. They must either beat the Kansas City Chiefs in Denver and/or have the Raiders when they host the Chargers.
 
AFC Wild Card No. 1
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