The NFL entered Week 15 with four teams eligible for their 2020 post. By the end of the weekend the number could triple. Five additional teams can get at least one playoff berth in the coming days, with five spots in Vicks 16 and 17 to be decided.
Here are all the NFL playoff picture scenarios, along with ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI) analysis on the likelihood of them happening, after the Chargers beat the Raiders 30-27. This post will be updated on Saturday, Sunday and Monday after NFL games.
Note: X represents a team that has received a playoff berth, Y represents a team that has achieved its division, and Z indicates a team that has achieved a first round bye.
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AFC
FPIs likely to make the playoffs: Won
Chances of winning the FPI division: Won
FPIs likely to get a buy: 92.6%
A week after clinching their fifth consecutive AFC West title, the majors could reap home-to-home advantage in the playoffs this weekend. And even though they lose to the Saints, the FPI will give them an 88% chance to eventually secure the No. 1 seed.
Remaining schedule: Saints, vs Falcons, vs Chargers
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