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Nine teams can clinch playoff spots in Week 16

Published Dec 16, 2025 at 8:20 AM

Two teams have clinched spots in the playoffs and that number could start going up on Thursday night. If the Seahawks beat the Rams at home, they will join the Rams in the NFC bracket. They would also take over first place in the NFC West and the top spot in the conference with two games left to play. The Seahawks will also get into the dance if the Lions lose to the Steelers on Sunday. A Lions loss would also punch the ticket for the winner of Saturday's game between the Packers and Bears in Chicago and it would give the 49ers a spot regardless of how they fare against the Colts on Monday night. Both the Packers and Bears will get in if they tie and the Lions lose. The 49ers won't need any help from the Lions if they beat the Colts. The Eagles will clinch the NFC East with a win over the Commanders on Saturday or a Cowboys loss to the Chargers on Sunday. The Broncos are the only other team with the ability to wrap up a division title this weekend. They've already clinched a playoff spot and will take the AFC West if they beat the Jaguars while the Chargers lose. Getting those results as well as a Bills loss and a Patriots loss will make the Broncos the No. 1 seed in the AFC. The...

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