As the NFL regular season comes to a close, the playoff picture is becoming clearer. The final week of the regular season has seen some surprising outcomes and unexpected turns that have greatly impacted the playoff race.
In the AFC, the Tennessee Titans’ 28-20 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars sent shockwaves through the conference. The win secured the AFC South for the Houston Texans and eliminated the Jaguars from playoff contention. Meanwhile, the Buffalo Bills and the Miami Dolphins will face off in a crucial game to determine the final AFC seeding.
Over in the NFC, the Green Bay Packers clinched the last spot with a 17-9 victory over the Chicago Bears, finalizing the playoff field. The Los Angeles Rams also secured the sixth seed with a 21-20 win over the San Francisco 49ers, setting up a wild-card round matchup against the Detroit Lions.
Heading into the final game of the regular season, the playoff standings are taking shape. In the AFC, the Baltimore Ravens have clinched the No. 1 seed, while the Dolphins, Chiefs, and Texans have also secured their respective seeds. The Bills-Dolphins game will determine the final AFC seeding.
As for the NFC, the playoff field is set, with the Packers claiming the final spot and the Rams securing the sixth seed. The stage is now set for an exciting postseason as teams vie for a chance to play in Super Bowl LVIII, which will be televised by CBS and streamed via Paramount+.
With the postseason on the horizon, football fans can look forward to thrilling matchups and intense competition as the road to the Super Bowl unfolds.
