AFC
Dec 8, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
CLINCHED:
Buffalo Bills (11-3) – AFC East
Houston Texans (9-5) – AFC South
Kansas City Chiefs (13-1) – AFC West
Pittsburgh Steelers (10-4) – playoff berth
Kansas City Chiefs (13-1) vs. Houston Texans (9-5); Saturday, 1 p.m. ET, NBC
Nov 4, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) rolls out to pass during the second half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
Kansas City clinches AFC’s No. 1 seed, a lone first-round bye, and home-field advantage with:
KC win + BUF loss or tie
KC tie + BUF loss
Pittsburgh Steelers (10-4) at Baltimore Ravens (9-5); Saturday, 4:30 p.m. ET, FOX
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 15: Lane Johnson #65 of the Philadelphia Eagles blocks T.J. Watt #90 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 15, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh clinches AFC North division title with:
PIT win
Baltimore Ravens (9-5) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-4); Saturday, 4:30 p.m. ET, FOX
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 15: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens throws a pass during the first half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on December 15, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Baltimore clinches a playoff berth with:
BAL win or tie
MIA loss or tie + IND loss or tie
Denver Broncos (9-5) at Los Angeles Chargers (8-6); Thursday, 8:15 p.m. ET, Prime Video
Nov 10, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) warms up against the Kansas City Chiefs prior to a game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Denver clinches a playoff berth with:
- DEN win or tie
- MIA loss or tie + CIN loss or tie + IND loss or tie
Los Angeles Chargers (8-6) vs. Denver Broncos (9-5); Thursday, 8:15 p.m. ET, Prime Video
Dec 8, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws a pass during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
Los Angeles clinches a playoff berth with:
LAC win + MIA loss or tie + IND loss or tie
LAC tie + MIA loss + IND loss + CIN loss or tie
NFC
Dec 1, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) looks to throw before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images
CLINCHED:
Detroit Lions (12-2) – playoff berth
Minnesota Vikings (12-2) – playoff berth
Philadelphia Eagles (12-2) – playoff berth
Philadelphia Eagles (12-2) at Washington Commanders (9-5); Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, FOX
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 01: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on during the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on December 01, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Philadelphia clinches NFC East division title with:
PHI win or tie
Green Bay Packers (10-4) vs. New Orleans Saints (5-9); Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN/ABC
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) passes the ball against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Lions won the game, 24-14.
Green Bay clinches a playoff berth with:
GB win or tie
ATL loss or tie + LAR loss or tie
ATL loss or tie + SEA loss or tie
Washington Commanders (9-5) vs. Philadelphia Eagles (12-2); Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, FOX
Oct 13, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) stands on the sidelines during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images
Washington clinches a playoff berth with:
WAS win + ATL loss or tie + LAR loss or tie
WAS win + ATL loss or tie + SEA loss or tie
WAS tie + ATL loss + ARI loss or tie + LAR loss or tie + SEA loss or tie (as long as LAR and SEA both don’t tie)
