NFL Playoff Clinching Scenarios for Week 14

With one team already assured a trip to the NFL playoffs, it’s time to start looking at the other franchises that can punch their ticket for a chance to hold the Lombardi Trophy. So, TGH brings you every scenario for each team that can clinch a playoff berth ahead of Week 14.

NFC

New Orleans Saints (10-2)

(Week 14 – vs. San Francisco 49ers)

*CLINCHED NFC South*

San Francisco 49ers (10-2)

(Week 14 – at New Orleans Saints)

Clinch playoffs with:

49ers win & Rams loss or tie,

OR

49ers tie & Rams loss

The 10-2 Seahawks can clinch a playoff berth in Week 14. (Photo by Ted S. Warren/AP Photo)

Seattle Seahawks (10-2)

(Week 14 – at Los Angeles Rams)

Clinch playoffs with:

Seahawks win or tie

AFC

Baltimore Ravens (10-2)

(Week 14 – at Buffalo Bills)

Clinch AFC North with:

Ravens win & Steelers loss or tie,

OR

Ravens tie & Steelers loss

Clinch playoffs with:

Ravens win,

Ravens tie & Texans loss or tie,

Ravens tie & Titans loss or tie,

OR

Texans loss & Colts loss or tie & Raiders/Titans tie

One of the most surprising potential playoff teams, the Buffalo Bills, could seal their fate this week. (Photo by: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports)

Buffalo Bills (9-3)

(Week 14 – vs. Baltimore Ravens)

Clinch playoffs with:

Bills win & Texans loss & Raiders loss or tie & Colts loss or tie

Kansas City Chiefs (8-4)

(Week 14 – at New England Patriots)

Clinch AFC West with:

Chiefs win & Raiders loss

New England Patriots (10-2)

(Week 14 – vs. Kansas City Chiefs)

Clinch playoffs with:

Patriots win,

Patriots tie & Steelers loss,

Patriots tie & Texans loss or tie,

Patriots tie & Titans loss or tie,

OR

Texans loss & Colts loss or tie & Raiders/Titans tie

Featured Image courtesy of NFL

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