to the postseason 14 teams qualify, seven for the National Conference (NFC)in which there are currently four classified, and sAmerican League Seven (AFC)that there are two.
For his part, in the NFC los Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, Minnesota Vikings y San Francisco 49erswho already have their ticket, will seek to be in a better position in their matches next Saturday.
Los Eagleswho march with the best mark in the NFL, 13 wins and one loss, will try to stay in first place in the NFC with the purpose of being able to rest the first week of the postseason. To do so, they must defeat the Cowboyswho are hot on the heels of the Eagles in the East with a 10-4 record.
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On the other hand, the Vikingswho are in first place in the North, where they are champions at 11-3, will face New York Giants with the aim of putting pressure on Philadelphia in the fight for the best brand in the NFC.
While the 49erswho lead the West, go in search of their eighth consecutive win in his match against Washington Commanders.
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) runs against Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson.
Among the nine teams that are still in contention for the remaining three playoff spots in the NFC They grab attention because of their losing brand. members of the southern division who lead the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 6-8, followed by the Carolina Panthers, New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons, all three with 5-9 records.
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Next Saturday the Panthers will face the Detroit Lions; los Saintsa Cleveland Browns; and the Falconsa Baltimore Ravens.
Likewise, on Saturday both the Commanders Like the Giants they are bound to win their remaining games if they want to secure a spot in the postseason. while the Seahawks, Lions y PackersIn addition to winning, they rely on various combinations of results to qualify.
Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams (30) carries the ball against the New York Jets during the second quarter of an NFL football game.
Whereas, the three teams that are already eliminated in the NFC are Chicago Bears, Arizona Cardinals and the champions Los Angeles Rams.
As regards the AFClos Kansas City Chiefsseven-time consecutive champions of the West division, and the Buffalo Bills They are the only teams that already have a place in the playoffs. Thus, the remaining five positions are sought by 12 teams.
Therefore, the Cincinnati Bengalswho are in first place in the North at 10-4, have qualification in their hands if they can defeat the New England Patriots.
Los Tennessee Titansnumber one in the South at 7-7, will clinch their ticket if they beat the Houston Texans and they maintain hegemony in their sector in the remaining two weeks.
Los Angeles Chargerswhich conclude the day of week 16 next Monday that will be measured against the Indianapolis Coltsthey will get their ticket if they are able to extend their winning streak in the final part of the campaign.
Both the PatriotsLike the New York Jetsas well as Las Vegas Raiders, Cleveland Browns y Pittsburgh Steelersthey require, in addition to being victorious in the three remaining games, they depend on other combinations to go to the playoffs.
In the AFC the Denver Broncos y los Houston Texans.
These are the NFL Week 16 Games:
Thursday 22.12: Jets-Jaguars.
Saturday 24.12: Bears-Bills, Browns-Saints, Titans-Texans, Chiefs-Seahawks, Vikings-Giants, Patriots-Bengals, Panters-Lions, Ravens-Falcons, 49ers-Commanders, Cowboys-Eagles y Steelers-Raiders.
Domingo 25.12: Dolphins-Packers, Rams-Broncos y Cardinals-Buccaneers.
Monday 26.12: Colts-Chargers.
With information from the EFE Agency.