Week 17 NFL Games That Could Shake Up the Playoffs

The NFL playoffs are almost here, but the final spots and rankings are still up in the air. With just two weeks left, many teams are fighting for their place in the postseason. The AFC and NFC are both wide open, with no team having a clear path to the top spot. The Houston Texans are close to securing a playoff berth. They just need a win or a tie this week, or for the Indianapolis Colts to lose or tie. The Texans are also still in the running for the AFC South title. If they win and the Jacksonville Jaguars lose, they have a good shot at winning the division for the third year in a row. The Los Angeles Chargers have a chance to make it to the playoffs, despite many injuries. They have already clinched a playoff spot, but they need to win this week to stay in the race for the AFC West title. A win would set up a winner-take-all game next week against the Denver Broncos. The Baltimore Ravens need to win this week to stay in the AFC North race. They also need the Pittsburgh Steelers to lose to the Cleveland Browns. If the Steelers win, they will clinch the division. But if the Browns win, the Ravens and Steelers will face off next week to decide the division. The Green Bay Packers are still in the mix for the NFC North title, but they need to win this week. A loss or a tie, combined with a Bears win, would knock them out of contention. The health of quarterback Jordan Love could also play a big role in the final two weeks.The Indianapolis Colts are in a tough spot after their loss to the 49ers. They have only a 1% chance to make the playoffs. They need to win their last two games and hope the Texans lose both of theirs. The Jacksonville Jaguars are on a hot streak and could clinch the AFC South this weekend. A win over the Colts, combined with a Texans loss or tie, would do the trick. They are also still in the running for the top seed in the AFC. The Seattle Seahawks are in the driver's seat for the NFC West and the top seed in the NFC. They have a chance to clinch the No. 1 seed this weekend, but it's unlikely. They can boost their chances by winning this week. The Carolina Panthers have a clear path to the NFC South title. A win, combined with a Tampa Bay Buccaneers loss or tie, would clinch it for them. If not, they will face the Bucs next week in a winner-take-all game. The Chicago Bears are in a good position to win the NFC North. They just need to win this week or hope the Packers lose. They are also still in the running for the top seed in the NFC. The San Francisco 49ers have a lot to play for this week. A win over the Bears would boost their chances of winning the NFC West and securing the top seed. They need to win at least one more game to improve their seeding.