Week 17 NFL playoff outlook: the Chiefs and Lions can both guarantee home-field advantage, bye

 

In Week 17, the Falcons have a chance to win the division. Schedule remaining: Panthers vs. Commanders 5. The Minnesota Vikings (13-2), the first wild card:

Similar to Detroit, they are in charge of their own destiny in the NFC North; if they lose, Minnesota will win the division and the top seed. Schedule remaining: at the Lions, vs the Packers

5. Green Bay Packers (11-4), second wild card: The Pack were demoted to wild-card status after being swept by Detroit and falling to Minnesota once previously,

But Monday served as the most recent reminder that this could be the last NFC North club you want to face in January. It will be fascinating to see how much.

The Packers use their key starters over the next two weeks, however, since they will undoubtedly start the playoffs on the road. Schedule remaining: versus. Bears at the Vikings

7. Wild card, Washington Commanders (10–5) No. 3: Although they defeated the Eagles, they were unable to secure a postseason place.  However, they managed to stay.

 

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