Patriots Clinch Playoffs: NFL Picture Week 16

by Liam O'Connor Sports Editor
written by Liam O'Connor Sports Editor

Hear’s a breakdown of the information provided in the text:

Key Takeaway:

* If the New England Patriots win their last two games (finishing with a 13-4 record), they will win the AFC east division, even if the Buffalo Bills also win out. This is due to New England having the better head-to-head record against Buffalo within the division.

AFC Standings (as of the start of Week 16):

  1. Denver Broncos (12-2) – Clinched a playoff spot (x*)
  2. New England Patriots (11-3)
  3. Jacksonville Jaguars (10-4)
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers (7-6)
  5. Los Angeles Chargers (10-4)
  6. Buffalo Bills (10-4)
  7. Houston Texans (9-5)
  8. Indianapolis Colts (8-6)
  9. Baltimore Ravens (7-7)
  10. Kansas City Chiefs (6-8) – Eliminated from playoff contention (e)
  11. Miami Dolphins (6-8) – Eliminated from playoff contention (e)
  12. Cincinnati Bengals (4-10) – Eliminated from playoff contention (e)
  13. New York jets (3-11) – Eliminated from playoff contention (e)
  14. Cleveland Browns (3-11) – Eliminated from playoff contention (e)
  15. Las Vegas Raiders (2-12) – Eliminated from playoff contention (e)
  16. Tennessee titans (2-12) – Eliminated from playoff contention (e)

Key:

* *x = Clinched playoff berth
* *e* = Eliminated from playoff contention

Liam O’Connor — Sport Editor

Award-winning sportswriter, covered five Olympics and three World Cups. Focus on human stories behind the scores.

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