NFL Playoff Possibilities
A look at the NFL postseason picture:
AFC
* THEY’RE IN: Kansas City (12-3) and Pittsburgh (11-4) have clinched first-round byes. Buffalo (10-5) has won the East title.
* THEY’RE IN CONTENTION: Oakland (8-7), San Diego (8-7), Indianapolis (8-7), Miami (8-7), Seattle (8-7).
NFC
* THEY’RE IN: San Francisco (10-4) has won West title. Dallas (11-4), Philadelphia (10-5) and Green Bay (10-5) have clinched berths.
* THEY’RE IN CONTENTION: Detroit (9-6) will clinch berth if Minnesota loses tonight or if Lions beat Tampa Bay on Saturday. Minnesota (8-6) clinches berth with victories in its last two games.
* THEY’RE HANGING ON: Chicago (8-7), Atlanta (8-7) and St. Louis (7-8).
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