Share this: After there was a possibility of a schedule flex, the New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins Week 17 game will start at 1 p.m. ET as scheduled. Had the Pittsburgh Steelers and/or Kansas City Chiefs lost their games Sunday, the NFL would have moved the Pats-Dolphins game to 4:25 p.m. ET. Neither of which occurred, as the Steelers defeated the Baltimore Ravens in a last-second thriller, and the Chiefs took care of business at home against the Denver Broncos. Both the Ravens and Broncos were eliminated from playoff contention as a result of their losses, giving the Dolphins the final AFC wild-card spot. While all six AFC playoff teams are set, seedings still are up for grabs in Week 17. Thumbnail photo
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NFL Playoff Picture: Steelers, Chiefs, Dolphins All Clinch Postseason Berths
Share this: The AFC playoff field (mostly) is set after a wild Christmas Day in the NFL. The Pittsburgh Steelers, Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins punched their playoff tickets, which means the New England Patriots, Oakland Raiders, Steelers, Houston Texans, Chiefs and Dolphins will be the six AFC playoff teams. However, seeding still is up for grabs when the teams play in Week 17. Here’s how the NFL playoff picture looks following Sunday’s Week 16 action. AFCEast: New England Patriots (13-2)West: Oakland Raiders (12-3)North: Pittsburgh Steelers (10-5)South: Houston Texans (9-6)In the hunt for a wild-card berth: Kansas City Chiefs (11-4), Miami Dolphins (10-5) The No. 1 seed will come down to the final week, as both the Patriots and Raiders could finish in the top spot. The Patriots need to
AFC Playoff Picture: Patriots Control Their Own Destiny
Share this: The NFL season is winding down. After the Chiefs defeated the Raiders on Thursday night, the Patriots took control of the AFC and currently hold the number one seed. Still, with a couple games left in the season, anything is possible. As the Pats, Raiders, Chiefs, and Broncos are all within a game or two of each other, each team will be fighting for that top spot. For a better look at the AFC playoff picture, take a look at the clip above from NESN Sports Today. More Stories Source link