As the regular season winds down, each week brings with it a fresh opportunity for some teams to clinch playoff spots. Check out every possible scenario for each conference below, and predict the playoffs here:
Playoff Picture
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The NFL playoff picture is shaping up as teams head deeper into the 2014 season. Who looks promising? Who's on the edge? **Check it out**
NFC
The Lions clinch the NFC North with: a win or a tie.
AFC
CLINCHED:Â New England Patriots (home-field advantage), Indianapolis Colts, Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers, Cincinnati Bengals, Baltimore Ravens
Bengals clinch AFC North with a win or tie in Week 17.
Cincinnati clinches first-round bye with:
1) a win plus a Broncos loss or tie
Steelers clinch AFC North with win.