NFL Sunday: Five Contestants in AFC’s Last Two Dorms

For a generation of football fans, early January marked the start of the NFL playoffs. This year, thanks to expanded, 17 games regular season, post season It won’t be locked until the end of the second weekend of 2022, when five AFC teams will battle for the two remaining berths and the San Francisco 49ers must win against the Los Angeles Rams for the final spot in the NFC.

what happened on saturday

The two games completed on Saturday went ranked, keeping the winners alive for higher playoff standings. Kansas City, Defeated the Denver Broncos, continued to run himself for the AFC number one seed and a first-round farewell, ending his chances of getting either New England or Cincinnati’s #1 seed.

But Kansas City needs The Tennessee Titans (11-5) will lose to the Houston Texans (4-12) on Sunday as the Titans have a head-to-head advantage after beating the Chiefs in Week 7 match.

The late game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles was mostly pointless – and lackluster, as Eagles rested starting quarterback Jalen Hurts and had a string of Covid-19 related absences – but it will help determine the seeding of both teams. NFC

Sunday early games

Among the early games starting at 13:00 ET, titans If they beat the Low Texans (CBS), they could plant the #1 seed in the AFC. That would have destroyed Kansas City’s hopes for the best seed and first-round bye.

This Indianapolis Colts (9-7) can clinch one of their two remaining AFC wild cards if they beat the Jacksonville Jaguars (2-14), one of the worst teams in the league (CBS). If they do, it will close the playoff doors for both teams. Baltimore Ravens (8-8) and Pittsburgh Steelers (8-7-1), who played each other on CBS. (The Steelers could enter the playoffs with one win and one Colts loss; the Ravens will need a win, a Colts loss and some more help.)

This Cincinnati Bengals (10-6) already won the AFC North, but with Kansas City’s win on Saturday, their game on Fox against the Cleveland Browns (7-9) can no longer help their quest for the #1 seed.

Sunday afternoon games

This buffalo bills (10-6) and new england patriots (10-6) have both secured a playoff spot and are fighting for the AFC East crown. will greatly affect the seeds. Both teams start at 4:25 p.m. East, with the Bonds looking over the Jets (4-12) on CBS, and the Patriots heading to Miami to play the Dolphins (8-8) again on CBS.

To win NFC West, Arizona Cardinals (11-5) must beat the Seattle Seahawks (6-10) on Fox and Los Angeles Coaches (12-4) lose San Francisco 49ers (9-7), also on Fox. If the Rams win, they get the division title.

Afternoon matches will decide who holds the last wild card in NFC. If the 49ers beat the Rams or New Orleans Saints (8-8) lost to the Atlanta Falcons (7-9) at Fox. The Saints would sneak into the playoffs with a win and the 49ers losing.

first match of sunday

The final game of the regular season, which kicks off at 8:20 p.m. East on NBC, will have a special consequence: Los Angeles Chargers (9-7) and Las Vegas Raiders (9-7) the last joker bearing will secure its place. The Raiders have a narrow path of last resort if they lose: If both the Colts and Steelers lose, they can get in too.