NFL playoff scenarios for Week 13

Published: Dec 01, 2015 at 10:34 AM

2015 NFL PLAYOFF SCENARIOS FOR WEEK 13

AFC

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (vs. Philadelphia, Sunday)

New England clinches a playoff spot with:

NE win + PIT loss or tie OR

NE tie + PIT loss + HOU loss or tie

» Playoff picture: If the season ended today ...

NFC

CAROLINA PANTHERS (at New Orleans, Sunday)

Carolina clinched NFC South division by virtue of Atlanta loss to Tampa Bay

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