Who's In and Who's Out: NFL Playoff Race Heats Up

The NFL playoff race is getting exciting. The Houston Texans recently secured a spot in the postseason. This win also moved them ahead of the Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC wild-card standings. The Buffalo Bills are now in the fifth spot. Only two playoff spots are still up for grabs. One is in the AFC North, and the other is in the NFC South. The Pittsburgh Steelers can clinch a playoff berth on Sunday. They need to win against the Cleveland Browns. The Baltimore Ravens' victory over the Green Bay Packers kept the AFC North race alive. The Chicago Bears are now the NFC North champions. They can still aim for the top seed in the NFC. The Denver Broncos have already clinched the AFC West title. They have a chance to get the No. 1 seed in the AFC. But they need some help. The New England Patriots, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Buffalo Bills must all lose on Sunday.The Buffalo Bills are in a tough spot. They have a challenging game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. The Houston Texans are still in the running for the AFC South title. They need to beat the Indianapolis Colts and hope the Jacksonville Jaguars lose. The Los Angeles Chargers are fighting for a better seed. The Baltimore Ravens are still in the playoff hunt. They need the Cleveland Browns to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs, Cincinnati Bengals, New York Jets, Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns, and Las Vegas Raiders are out of the playoff race.