2020 NFL playoff races, standings: Seahawks cross Rams in NFC West, Washington leads NFC East regardless of loss


Three weeks stay within the 2020 NFL common season and loads of playoff berths are up for grabs. The Buffalo Payments clinched their first AFC East title in 25 years Saturday, ending the third-longest energetic division title drought within the league. The Miami Dolphins held on to the ultimate AFC playoff berth Sunday, beating the New England Patriots and remaining the No. 7 seed within the convention. The Patriots’ loss to the Dolphins means New England will miss the postseason for the primary time since 2008 and clinched a dropping season for the primary time since 2000. 

Within the NFC, the Seattle Seahawks clinched a playoff berth and took the NFC West lead with the Los Angeles Rams dropping to the Jets(!). The Arizona Cardinals stored maintain of the ultimate playoff spot with an exhilarating win over the Eagles. 

Beneath, you will discover a division-by-division breakdown of the present standings, how every membership carried out in Week 15 and what they’ve subsequent on the schedule.

AFC East

x-clinched division title

Buffalo Payments

What to know: Buffalo clinched the AFC East title with its blowout victory over the Broncos, the third time in 4 seasons the Payments are heading to the playoffs. The Payments sit because the No. 3 seed within the AFC standings, a half-game behind Pittsburgh for the second spot, however personal the head-to-head tiebreaker with the Steelers after beating Pittsburgh in Week 14.

Remaining schedule: at Patriots, vs. Dolphins

Miami Dolphins

What to know: The Dolphins’ win over the Patriots retains them because the No. 7 seed within the AFC playoff race. Miami makes the playoffs if it wins its ultimate two video games. The Dolphins personal the tiebreaker over the Ravens based mostly on having a greater win share in convention video games. 

Remaining schedule: at Raiders, at Payments

New England Patriots

What to know: The Patriots have been formally eradicated from the postseason after dropping to the Dolphins. They are going to end with a non-winning season for the primary time since 2000 and their 11-year playoff streak has been snapped. 

Remaining schedule: vs. Payments, vs. Jets

New York Jets

What to know: Within the largest upset of the season, the Jets upset the Rams — and misplaced management of the No. 1 total decide within the draft. The Jets is not going to go winless as they snap their 13-game dropping streak. 

Remaining schedule: vs. Browns, at Patriots

AFC North

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Ravens

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Bengals

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z-clinched playoff spot

Pittsburgh Steelers

What to know: TBD after Monday’s recreation at Bengals

Remaining schedule: at Bengals, vs. Colts, at Browns

Cleveland Browns

What to know: The Browns stay the No. 5 seed within the AFC standings with a win over the Giants. Cleveland holds the tiebreaker over Indianapolis by beating the Colts earlier this 12 months. 

Subsequent recreation: at Jets, vs. Steelers

Baltimore Ravens

What to know: The Ravens took care of enterprise with a blowout victory over the Jaguars however nonetheless stay the No. 8 seed within the AFC standings. The Dolphins personal the tiebreaker over Baltimore based mostly on a greater win share in convention video games. 

Remaining schedule: vs. Giants, at Bengals

Cincinnati Bengals

What to know: TBD after Monday’s recreation vs. Steelers

Remaining schedule: vs. Steelers, at Texans, vs. Ravens 

AFC South

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Colts

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Texans

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Tennessee Titans 

What to know: An enormous win over the Lions retains Tennessee atop the AFC South with two video games to play. Tennessee owns the tiebreaker over Indianapolis based mostly on having a greater successful share in division video games. The Titans are the No. 4 seed within the convention standings. 

Remaining schedule: at Packers, at Texans

Indianapolis Colts

What to know: The Colts survived towards Houston to stay tied with Tennessee for first within the AFC South. Tennessee owns the tiebreaker over Indianapolis based mostly on having a greater successful share in division video games. The Colts are at present the No. 6 seed within the AFC convention standings. Cleveland holds the tiebreaker over Indianapolis for beating the Colts earlier this 12 months. 

Remaining schedule: at Steelers, vs. Jaguars

Houston Texans

What to know: One other heartbreaking loss for the Texans to the Colts. Houston is thirteenth within the convention standings and could be in place for a top-10 draft decide had it not been traded to the Dolphins. 

Remaining schedule: vs. Bengals, vs. Titans

Jacksonville Jaguars

What to know: The thirteenth straight loss for Jacksonville will get them the No. 1 draft decide — for now — after the jets upset the Rams. The Jaguars and Jets are tied for the second worst file in soccer. 

Remaining schedule: vs. Bears, at Colts

AFC West

x-clinched division title

Kansas Metropolis Chiefs

What to know: The Chiefs stay the highest seed within the AFC standings after Sunday’s win over the Saints. A Steelers loss Monday places Kansas Metropolis up two video games over Pittsburgh with two video games to play. 

Remaining schedule: vs. Falcons, vs. Chargers

Las Vegas Raiders

What to know: The Raiders want the Ravens and Dolphins to lose to have an opportunity on the AFC playoffs after Thursday’s loss to the Chargers. They can not be eradicated Sunday, however their playoff hopes are dwindling quick. Big recreation towards the Dolphins in Week 16.

Remaining schedule: vs. Dolphins, at Broncos

Denver Broncos

What to know: Denver was eradicated from the playoff race after Saturday’s loss to Buffalo. The Broncos have clinched a dropping season for the fourth consecutive 12 months. 

Remaining schedule: at Chargers, vs. Raiders

Los Angeles Chargers

What to know: The Chargers might have performed themselves out of a top-five decide within the draft after back-to-back victories. They’ve a franchise quarterback in Justin Herbert however are eradicated from playoff rivalry. Vivid future forward in Los Angeles. 

Remaining schedule: vs. Broncos, at Chiefs

NFC East

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Giants

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Eagles

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Washington Soccer Staff

What to know: Washington stays in first place within the NFC East regardless of the loss to Seattle, main the Cowboys and the Giants by a recreation. Washington can get rid of the Cowboys with a win in Week 16 because the Soccer Staff swept Dallas this 12 months. 

Remaining schedule: vs. Panthers, at Eagles

Dallas Cowboys

What to know: The Cowboys are a recreation out of the NFC East race however want Washington to lose its ultimate two video games — they usually need to win their ultimate two — in an effort to have a shot on the division. Washington swept Dallas this 12 months, proudly owning the tiebreaker. 

Remaining schedule: vs. Eagles, at Giants

New York Giants

What to know: The Giants fall a recreation behind Washington within the division with the loss to the Browns. New York is definitely third within the NFC East with Dallas beating San Francisco. Their playoff likelihood is fading, needing to win out — and get some assist — to take the NFC East. 

Remaining schedule: at Ravens, vs. Cowboys

Philadelphia Eagles

What to know: The Eagles’ NFC East title possibilities took an enormous hit with the loss to the Cardinals. Philadelphia must win out together with two losses every from the Giants and Washington to have a shot on the division title. Could also be onto 2021 for the Eagles. 

Remaining schedule: at Cowboys, vs. Washington

NFC North

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Vikings

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Lions

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x-clinched division title 

Inexperienced Bay Packers

What to know: The Packers stay the No. 1 seed within the NFC with a victory over the Panthers Saturday. Inexperienced Bay will get the one bye within the convention if it wins its ultimate two video games. 

Remaining schedule: vs. Titans, at Bears

Chicago Bears

What to know: The Bears are the No. 8 seed within the convention standings after an enormous win over the Vikings and wish some assist together with continued successful over the past two weeks to make the playoffs.

Remaining schedule: at Jaguars, vs. Packers

Minnesota Vikings

What to know: A brutal loss to the Bears places the Vikings’ playoff hopes in critical doubt. They’re two again of Arizona for the ultimate playoff spot after the Cardinals’ win.

Remaining schedule: at Saints, at Lions

Detroit Lions

What to know: The Lions are eradicated from the playoffs after falling to the Titans. 

Remaining schedule: vs. Buccaneers, vs. Vikings

NFC South

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New Orleans Saints

What to know: The Saints are a recreation behind Inexperienced Bay for the highest seed within the convention with a loss to the Chiefs, and the Packers personal the head-to-head tiebreaker. New Orleans has the tiebreaker over Seattle for the No. 2 seed based mostly on having a greater file in convention video games. 

Remaining schedule: vs. Vikings, at Panthers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

What to know: A comeback win over the Falcons hold the Buccaneers on the No. 6 seed within the NFC playoff race with two video games to play. Tampa Bay has the identical file as Los Angeles, however the Rams maintain the head-to-head tiebreaker because of a victory earlier this 12 months. 

Remaining schedule: at Lions, vs. Falcons

Atlanta Falcons

What to know: The Falcons have the second-worst file within the convention after Sunday’s loss to the Buccaneers. They’re enjoying out the string. 

Remaining schedule: at Chiefs, at Buccaneers

Carolina Panthers

What to know: The Panthers have been eradicated from the playoffs after Saturday’s loss to the Packers. They’ve the worst file within the convention. 

Remaining schedule: at Washington, vs. Saints

NFC West

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Rams

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Cardinals

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49ers 

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z-clinched playoff spot  

Seattle Seahawks

What to know: Seattle takes over first place within the NFC West after a win over Washington and Los Angeles’ beautiful loss to the Jets. Seattle performs Los Angeles subsequent week and may clinch the division with a victory. Seattle clinched a playoff berth with the win Sunday. New Orleans has the tiebreaker over Seattle for the No. 2 seed based mostly on having a greater file in convention video games. 

Remaining schedule: vs. Rams, at 49ers 

Los Angeles Rams

What to know: The Rams fall out of the NFC West lead after a shocking loss to the Jets. Los Angeles is now the No. 5 seed within the NFC, proudly owning the head-to-head tiebreaker over Tampa Bay. 

Remaining schedule: at Seahawks, at Cardinals

Arizona Cardinals

What to know: The Cardinals stay answerable for the ultimate playoff spot within the NFC with an exhilarating win over the Eagles. Arizona will get a playoff spot if it wins out. 

Remaining schedule: vs. 49ers, at Rams

San Francisco 49ers

What to know: San Francisco is not eradicated from the playoffs but after a loss to the Cowboys, however the 49ers will possible be quickly.

Remaining schedule: at Cardinals, vs. Seahawks



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