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Several NFL playoff spots were still in play entering Week 17, but the field is finally set.
In the early window on Sunday, the Ravens, Browns and Titans all clinched playoff spots. The Cowboys were also eliminated by the Giants, and the Buccaneers locked themselves into the No. 5 spot in the NFC. The Bills will be the No. 2 seed in the AFC after their win, locking the Steelers into the third spot.
In the afternoon window, the Rams eliminated the Cardinals while clinching their own playoff spot, along with one for the Bears. The Packers secured the top seed in the NFC, too. And in the AFC, the Colts locked up a playoff berth. The Titans, however, won the AFC South on a last-second field goal. Then on Sunday night, Washington took home the NFC East title with a win, eliminating the Giants.
Here is the final view of the playoff teams and seedings.
Jump to team:
BAL BUF CHI CLE
GB IND KC LAR NO
PIT SEA TB TEN WSH
NFC
1. Green Bay Packers
The Packers have locked up both the NFC North and the No. 1 seed in the conference. They will receive both home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs and a wild-card round bye.
Wild-card matchup: BYE
2. New Orleans Saints
The Saints have locked up the NFC South, and they will be the No. 2 seed in the NFC.
Wild-card matchup: vs. Bears (Sunday, 4:40 p.m. ET)
3. Seattle Seahawks
The Seahawks have locked up the NFC West, and they will be the No. 3 seed in the NFC.
Wild-card matchup: vs. Rams (Saturday, 4:40 p.m. ET)
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4. Washington Football Team
Washington has locked up the NFC East, and it will be the No. 4 seed in the NFC.
Wild-card matchup: vs. Buccaneers (Saturday, 8:15 p.m. ET)
5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Buccaneers have locked up a playoff berth, and they will be the No. 5 seed in the NFC. They finished second in the NFC South.
Wild-card matchup: vs. Washington (Saturday, 8:15 p.m. ET)
6. Los Angeles Rams
The Rams have locked up a playoff berth, and they will be the No. 6 seed in the NFC. They finished second in the NFC West.
Wild-card matchup: vs. Seahawks (Saturday, 4:40 p.m. ET)
7. Chicago Bears
The Bears have locked up a playoff berth, and they will be the No. 7 seed in the NFC. They finished second in the NFC North.
Wild-card matchup: vs. Saints (Sunday, 4:40 p.m. ET)
AFC
1. Kansas City Chiefs
The Chiefs have locked up both the AFC West and the No. 1 seed in the conference. They will receive both home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs and a wild-card round bye.
Wild-card matchup: BYE
2. Buffalo Bills
The Bills have locked up the AFC East, and they will be the No. 2 seed in the AFC.
Wild-card matchup: vs. Colts (Saturday, 1:05 p.m. ET)
3. Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers have locked up the AFC North, and they will be the No. 3 seed in the AFC.
Wild-card matchup: vs. Browns (Sunday, 8:15 p.m. ET)
4. Tennessee Titans
The Titans have locked up the AFC South, and they will be the No. 4 seed in the AFC.
Wild-card matchup: vs. Ravens (Sunday, 1:05 p.m. ET)
5. Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens have locked up a playoff berth, and they will be the No. 5 seed in the AFC. They finished tied for second in the AFC North.
Wild-card matchup: vs. Titans (Sunday, 1:05 p.m. ET)
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6. Cleveland Browns
The Browns have locked up a playoff berth, and they will be the No. 6 seed in the AFC. They finished tied for second in the AFC North.
Wild-card matchup: vs. Steelers (Sunday, 8:15 p.m. ET)
7. Indianapolis Colts
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The Colts have locked up a playoff berth, and they will be the No. 7 seed in the AFC. They finished second in the AFC South.
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Wild-card matchup: vs. Bills (Saturday, 1:05 p.m. ET)