Sat Jan 04 06:20:00 UTC 2025: ## NFL Playoff Picture Tightens as Regular Season Concludes

**East Rutherford, NJ** – The final week of the NFL regular season is shaping up to be a nail-biter, with several playoff spots and seeding positions still up for grabs. While the Kansas City Chiefs (AFC) and Philadelphia Eagles (NFC) have secured the top seeds in their respective conferences, the battle for the remaining playoff berths is fierce.

In the AFC, the Baltimore Ravens control the No. 3 seed, needing only a win or tie against the Cleveland Browns. A loss would send them to the No. 5 seed unless the Pittsburgh Steelers also lose to the Cincinnati Bengals. The Steelers’ playoff hopes hinge on a Ravens loss, as a win would secure them the No. 3 seed and the AFC North title. Even with a Ravens win, the Steelers will aim for a victory against Cincinnati to secure the No. 5 seed. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Chargers are guaranteed at least the No. 6 seed, with a chance to move up to No. 5 depending on the outcomes of other games. The Denver Broncos control the No. 7 seed, while the Miami Dolphins and Cincinnati Bengals also remain in contention.

The NFC playoff race is equally intense. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers can claim the No. 4 seed with a win over the New Orleans Saints, while a loss requires a simultaneous Atlanta Falcons defeat to the Carolina Panthers. The Los Angeles Rams can secure the No. 3 seed with a win, falling to No. 4 otherwise. The Washington Commanders and Green Bay Packers are vying for the No. 6 and No. 7 seeds, respectively. The Atlanta Falcons, despite being eliminated from wild-card contention, can still win the NFC South with a victory and a Buccaneers loss.

The race for the first overall draft pick is also undecided, with the New England Patriots, Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns, and New York Giants all still in contention depending on the outcomes of their final games. The winner of the Sunday Night Football matchup between two contending teams will secure the top seed in the NFC.

This weekend’s games will determine the final playoff picture and set the stage for an exciting postseason.

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