NFL Playoff Picture 2016: Dissecting AFC, NFC Scenarios Before Final Games

January 3, 2016   ·   Adam Wells   ·   Jump to comments

The final day of the NFL regular season brings with it as much drama, intensity and passion as any Hollywood entertainment. 
Heading into Week 17, 10 of the 12 playoff teams have been decided, with the final two playoff spots open in the AFC. The only thing that can be said with any certainty at this point is the Carolina Panthers and Arizona Cardinals have clinched byes for the wild-card games. 
Seeding is still up for grabs for 11 playoff teams, so don't expect to see many stars sitting on the sidelines on Sunday with so much at stake. 
 
Playoff Seeding
The New England Patriots and Denver Broncos have the inside track on the top two seeds in the AFC. The Patriots would lock up the top spot with a win over the Miami Dolphins, but a loss would force them to root for the San Diego Chargers against the Broncos. 
The Broncos must win and have New England lose if they want the No. 1 seed. The Cincinnati Bengals can't get it, though t...

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