There are three weeks left in the regular season of the NFL 2020 and a lot of playoff berths are ready. Buffalo Bills won their first AFC East title in 25 years on Saturday, ending the third longest drought in the active division league. The Miami Dolphins held on to the final spot of the AFC playoffs on Sunday, defeating the New England Patriots and remaining number 7 in the conference. The Patriots’ loss to the Dolphins means New England will lose the postseason for the first time since 2008 and lost a season for the first time since 2000.
The Steelers’ stunning loss to the Bengals in “Monday Night Football” opened the door for the Cleveland Browns in AFC North and also helped Bills move up to 2nd in the AFC.
In the NFC, the Seattle Seahawks won a playoff spot and took the lead in the NFC West, with the Los Angeles Rams losing to the Jets (!). The Arizona Cardinals kept their place in the playoffs with a thrilling victory over the Eagles.
Below you can find a breakdown by category of the current standings, how each club evolved in Week 15 and what they still have in the program.
AFC Est
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Buffalo Bills
What you need to know: Buffalo won the AFC East title with its explosive victory over the Broncos, the third time in four seasons that Bills is heading to the playoffs. The Bills are ranked 3rd in the AFC rankings, halfway behind Pittsburgh for second place, but hold the tiebreaker with the Steelers after defeating Pittsburgh in Week 14.
Remaining schedule: the Patriots, vs. DOLPHIN
Miami Dolphins
What you need to know: The Dolphins’ win over the Patriots keeps them in 7th place in the AFC playoff rankings. Miami makes the playoffs if it wins the last two games. The Dolphins hold the tiebreaker over the Ravens based on a better winning percentage in conference games.
Remaining schedule: the Raiders, the Bills
New England Patriots
What you need to know: The Patriots were officially eliminated from the postseason after losing to the Dolphins. They will end a non-winning season for the first time since 2000 and their 11-year playoff series has been broken.
Remaining schedule: vs. Invoices, vs. Jete
New York Jets
What you need to know: In the biggest upset of the season, the Jets upset the Rams – and lost control of the No. 1 overall pick. 1 of the draft. The jets will not go without a victory, as they will break their 13-game losing streak.
Remaining schedule: vs. Browns, the Patriots
AFC North
|
z-Steelers |
11 |
3 |
0 |
.786 |
102 |
|
Browns |
10 |
4 |
0 |
.714 |
-6 |
|
ravens |
9 |
5 |
0 |
.643 |
+116 |
|
bengali |
3 |
10 |
1 |
.250 |
-84 |
Place of the playoff with z points
Pittsburgh Steelers
What you need to know: Pittsburgh was stunned on the road from Cincinnati to “Monday Night Football.”
Remaining schedule: vs. Colts, the Browns
Cleveland Browns
What you need to know: The Browns remain No. 5 in the AFC rankings, with a victory over the Giants. Cleveland holds the tiebreaker over Indianapolis, defeating the Colts earlier this year. The Browns are still alive for the North AFC crown.
Next game: the Jets, vs. Steelers
Baltimore Ravens
What you need to know: The Ravens handled the business with an explosive victory over the Jaguars, but remain number 8 in the AFC rankings. The Dolphins own the tiebreaker over Baltimore based on a better winning percentage in conference games.
Remaining schedule: vs. Giants, the Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals
What you need to know: Amazed Pittsburgh Monday.
Remaining schedule: vs. Steelers, the Texans, vs. Ravens
AFC South
|
Titans |
10 |
4 |
0 |
.714 |
75 |
|
Colts |
10 |
4 |
0 |
.714 |
79 |
|
Texans |
4 |
10 |
0 |
.286 |
-71 |
|
jaguars |
1 |
13 |
0 |
.071 |
-148 |
Tennessee Titans
What you need to know: A big win over the Lions keeps Tennessee at the top of the AFC South with two games to play. Tennessee holds the tiebreaker over Indianapolis based on a better winning percentage in the division games. The Titans are number 4 in the conference rankings.
Remaining schedule: the Packers, the Texans
Indianapolis Colts
What you need to know: The Colts survived against Houston to stay tied with Tennessee for the first time in AFC South. Tennessee holds the tiebreaker over Indianapolis based on a better winning percentage in the division games. The Colts are currently No. 6 in the AFC conference rankings. Cleveland owns the tiebreaker over Indianapolis because it defeated the Colts earlier this year.
Remaining schedule: the Steelers, vs. Jaguars
Houston Texans
What you need to know: Another heartbreaking loss for the Texans to the Colts. Houston is ranked 13th in the conference standings and would be in a position for a top-10 selection if it had not been transferred to the Dolphins.
Remaining schedule: vs. Bengali, vs. titanium
Jacksonville Jaguars
What you need to know: The 13th consecutive defeat for Jacksonville makes them the draft pick no. 1 – for now – after the planes upset Rams. Jaguars and planes are tied for second place in football.
Remaining schedule: vs. Bears at the Colts
AFC West
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Kansas City Chiefs
What you need to know: The Chiefs remain top in the AFC rankings after Sunday’s victory over the Saints. A loss to the Steelers makes Kansas City win two games against Pittsburgh, with two games to play.
Remaining schedule: vs. falcons, vs. chargers
Las Vegas Raiders
What you need to know: The Raiders need the Ravens and Dolphins to lose to have a chance at the AFC playoffs after losing on Thursday to the Chargers. They can’t be eliminated on Sunday, but their hopes in the playoffs are rapidly diminishing. Huge game against dolphins in week 16.
Remaining schedule: vs. Dolphins, the Broncos
Denver Broncos
What you need to know: Denver was eliminated from the playoff race after losing to Buffalo on Saturday. The Broncos ended a lost season for the fourth year in a row.
Remaining schedule: the Chargers, vs. Raiders
Los Angeles Chargers
What you need to know: The Chargers could have played on their own from a top five draft pick after winning back. They have a franchise defender in Justin Herbert, but are eliminated from the playoffs. Bright future in Los Angeles.
Remaining schedule: vs. Broncos, the Chiefs
NFC Est
|
Washington |
6 |
8 |
0 |
.429 |
+7 |
|
Cowboys |
5 |
9 |
0 |
.357 |
-94 |
|
giant |
5 |
9 |
0 |
.357 |
-67 |
|
eagle |
4 |
9 |
1 |
.321 |
-58 |
The Washington football team
What you need to know: Washington remains in first place in the NFC East, despite losing to Seattle, leading the Cowboys and Giants through a game. Washington can eliminate the Cowboys with a win in Week 16, as the Football Team swept Dallas this year.
Remaining schedule: vs. Panthers, the Eagles
Dallas Cowboys
What you need to know: The Cowboys are a game in the NFC East race, but they need Washington to lose their last two games – and they have to win the last two – to have a division blow. Washington swept Dallas this year, owning the tiebreaker.
Remaining schedule: vs. Eagles, the Giants
New York Giants
What you need to know: The Giants fall a game behind Washington in the division with the loss in front of Browns. New York is actually third in the NFC East, with Dallas beating San Francisco. Their playoff chances are fading, and they need to win – and get help – to take on NFC East.
Remaining schedule: the Ravens, vs. Cowboys
Philadelphia Eagles
What you need to know: The Eagles’ chances of the NFC East title were very successful with the loss to the Cardinals. Philadelphia must win, along with two losses to the Giants and Washington, to have a division title shot. It could be in 2021 for the Eagles.
Remaining schedule: the Cowboys, vs. Washington
NFC North
|
x-Packers |
11 |
3 |
0 |
.786 |
95 |
|
bears |
7 |
7 |
0 |
.500 |
-3 |
|
Vikings |
6 |
8 |
0 |
.429 |
-28 |
|
lions |
5 |
9 |
0 |
.357 |
-100 |
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Green Bay Packers
What you need to know: The Packers remain No. 1 in the NFC with a win over the Panthers on Saturday. Green Bay will receive the only step at the conference if it wins the last two games.
Remaining schedule: vs. Titans, the Bears
Chicago Bears
What you need to know: The Bears are the No. 8 seed in the conference standings after a huge victory over the Vikings and need help, along with winning continuously over the past two weeks to make the playoffs.
Remaining schedule: the Jaguars, vs. Packers
Minnesota Vikings
What you need to know: A brutal loss for the Bears puts the Vikings’ playoff hopes in serious doubt. There are two back in Arizona for the final place in the playoffs after the victory of the Cardinals.
Remaining schedule: to the saints, to the lions
Detroit Lions
What you need to know: The Lions are eliminated from the playoffs after falling to the Titans.
Remaining schedule: vs. Buccaneers, vs. Vikings
NFC South
|
Z-Holy |
10 |
4 |
0 |
.714 |
+100 |
|
Buccaneer |
9 |
5 |
0 |
.643 |
80 |
|
hawks |
4 |
10 |
0 |
.286 |
2 |
|
panthers |
4 |
10 |
0 |
.286 |
-33 |
Place of the playoff with z points
New Orleans Saints
What you need to know: The Saints are a game behind Green Bay for the top spot in the conference, with a loss to the Chiefs, and the Packers have the tiebreaker on their heads. New Orleans has the Seattle tiebreaker for No. 2, based on a better conference game record.
Remaining schedule: vs. Vikings, the Panthers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
What you need to know: A win over the Falcons keeps the Buccaneers in 6th place in the NFC playoff race, with two games to play. Tampa Bay has the same record as Los Angeles, but the Rams hold the tie-up face to face due to a victory earlier this year.
Remaining schedule: the Lions, vs. Falcons
Atlanta Falcons
What you need to know: The Falcons have the second worst record in the conference after Sunday’s loss to the Buccaneers. They play the rope.
Remaining schedule: the Chiefs, the Buccaneers
Carolina Panthers
What you need to know: The Panthers were eliminated from the playoffs after Saturday’s loss to the Packers. They have the worst record at the conference.
Remaining schedule: in Washington, vs. Saints
NFC Vest
|
z-Seahawks |
10 |
4 |
0 |
.714 |
74 |
|
Aries |
9 |
5 |
0 |
.643 |
76 |
|
cardinal |
8 |
6 |
0 |
.571 |
62 |
|
49ers |
5 |
9 |
0 |
.357 |
-19 |
Place of the playoff with z points
Seattle Seahawks
What you need to know: Seattle takes first place in the NFC West after a victory over Washington and Los Angeles’ stunning loss to the Jets. Seattle plays Los Angeles next week and can win the division with a victory. Seattle won the playoffs on Sunday. New Orleans has the Seattle tiebreaker for No. 2, based on a better conference game record.
Remaining schedule: vs. Rams, 49 years old
Los Angeles Rams
What you need to know: The Rams fell out of the NFC West leadership after a stunning loss to the Jets. Los Angeles is now the No. 5 seed in the NFC, holding the tie-to-head tiebreaker over Tampa Bay.
Remaining schedule: the Seahawks, the Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals
What you need to know: The Cardinals remain in control of the final playoff spot in the NFC, with a thrilling victory over the Eagles. Arizona gets a playoff spot if they win.
Remaining schedule: vs. 49ers, the Rams
San Francisco 49ers
What you need to know: San Francisco is not yet eliminated from the playoffs after a loss to the Cowboys, but the 49ers will likely be out soon.
Remaining schedule: the Cardinals, vs. Seahawks