The N.F.L. Playoff Picture, Team by Team
Buffalo Bills »
The Buffalo Bills (9-2) had a bye last week. Their chances of making the playoffs stayed at greater than 99 percent. A win next week would clinch a playoff berth.
Miami Dolphins »
The Miami Dolphins (5-6) beat the New England Patriots on Sunday, increasing their chances of making the playoffs to 34 percent.
New York Jets »
The New York Jets (3-8) had a bye last week. Their chances of making the playoffs stayed at less than 1 percent.
New England Patriots »
The New England Patriots (3-9) lost to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, but their chances of making the playoffs remained less than 1 percent. They are on the cusp of being eliminated from playoff contention.
Baltimore Ravens »
The Baltimore Ravens (8-4) beat the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday, raising their chances of making the playoffs slightly to 99 percent.
Pittsburgh Steelers »
The Pittsburgh Steelers (8-3) lost to the Cleveland Browns on Thursday, lowering their chances of making the playoffs to 90 percent.
Cincinnati Bengals »
The Cincinnati Bengals (4-7) had a bye last week. Their chances of making the playoffs stayed at 11 percent.
Cleveland Browns »
The Cleveland Browns (3-8) beat the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday, but their chances of making the playoffs remained less than 1 percent.
Houston Texans »
The Houston Texans (7-5) lost to the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, dropping their chances of making the playoffs to 92 percent.
Indianapolis Colts »
The Indianapolis Colts (5-7) lost to the Detroit Lions on Sunday, lowering their chances of making the playoffs to 19 percent.
Tennessee Titans »
The Tennessee Titans (3-8) beat the Houston Texans on Sunday, raising their chances of making the playoffs slightly to 2 percent.
Jacksonville Jaguars »
The Jacksonville Jaguars (2-9) had a bye last week. Their chances of making the playoffs stayed at 1 percent. They are on the cusp of being eliminated from playoff contention.
Kansas City Chiefs »
The Kansas City Chiefs (10-1) beat the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, but their chances of making the playoffs remained greater than 99 percent. A win next week would clinch a playoff berth.
Los Angeles Chargers »
The Los Angeles Chargers (7-4) lost to the Baltimore Ravens on Monday, dropping their chances of making the playoffs slightly to 89 percent.
Denver Broncos »
The Denver Broncos (7-5) beat the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, boosting their chances of making the playoffs slightly to 62 percent.
Las Vegas Raiders »
The Las Vegas Raiders (2-9) lost to the Denver Broncos on Sunday, but their chances of making the playoffs remained less than 1 percent. They are on the cusp of being eliminated from playoff contention.
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Philadelphia Eagles »
The Philadelphia Eagles (9-2) beat the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, but their chances of making the playoffs remained greater than 99 percent. A win next week would clinch a playoff berth.
Washington Commanders »
The Washington Commanders (7-5) lost to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, reducing their chances of making the playoffs to 74 percent.
Dallas Cowboys »
The Dallas Cowboys (4-7) beat the Washington Commanders on Sunday, but their chances of making the playoffs remained 1 percent.
New York Giants »
The New York Giants (2-9) lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, but their chances of making the playoffs remained less than 1 percent. They are on the cusp of being eliminated from playoff contention.
Detroit Lions »
The Detroit Lions (10-1) beat the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, but their chances of making the playoffs remained greater than 99 percent. A win next week would clinch a playoff berth.
Minnesota Vikings »
The Minnesota Vikings (9-2) beat the Chicago Bears on Sunday, raising their chances of making the playoffs slightly to 97 percent.
Green Bay Packers »
The Green Bay Packers (8-3) beat the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, increasing their chances of making the playoffs slightly to 95 percent.
Chicago Bears »
The Chicago Bears (4-7) lost to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, but their chances of making the playoffs remained less than 1 percent.
Atlanta Falcons »
The Atlanta Falcons (6-5) had a bye last week, but their chances of making the playoffs dropped to 75 percent.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers »
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-6) beat the New York Giants on Sunday, increasing their chances of making the playoffs to 43 percent.
New Orleans Saints »
The New Orleans Saints (4-7) had a bye last week. Their chances of making the playoffs stayed at 3 percent.
Carolina Panthers »
The Carolina Panthers (3-8) lost to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, but their chances of making the playoffs remained less than 1 percent.
Arizona Cardinals »
The Arizona Cardinals (6-5) lost to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, reducing their chances of making the playoffs to 55 percent.
Seattle Seahawks »
The Seattle Seahawks (6-5) beat the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, boosting their chances of making the playoffs to 35 percent.
Los Angeles Rams »
The Los Angeles Rams (5-6) lost to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, dropping their chances of making the playoffs slightly to 16 percent.
San Francisco 49ers »
The San Francisco 49ers (5-6) lost to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, dropping their chances of making the playoffs slightly to 6 percent.