NFL Playoff Scenarios 2016: Week 17 Picture and Latest Bracket Predictions

January 2, 2016   ·   Andrew Gould   ·   Jump to comments

All things considered, the NFL playoff picture is squeaky clean entering Week 17.
For the chaos that has consumed this hectic season, only two of 12 postseason spots are up for grabs. That includes the AFC South, where the Indianapolis Colts need a win and eight other things to go their way. 
The final scenarios, charted by NFL.com, don't require a master's degree to comprehend. That doesn't, however, mean Sunday can't drastically alter each conference's bracket.
Here's a look at the playoff picture entering the final weekend. (Note: The No. 5 and 6 seeds in each conference should be reversed.)
 
 
Year of the Wild Card
Last year, only one wild card (Baltimore Ravens) survived the opening round. This year, it's possible all four make it past the first challenge.
If the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Oakland Raiders at home, they'll clinch the No. 5 seed and set up a Wild Card Weekend showdown against the AFC South champions. It'd...

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