The last week of the NFL season has been nothing short of eventful, with several teams sealing their playoff fates. Here’s a summary:
Key Updates:
- NFC South: The Panthers clinched their division for the first time in ten years, following the Falcons victory against the Saints. This made for a dramatic finish for the division competition.
The Panthers ended up clinching their first NFC South title in 10 years after the Falcons beat the Saints, 19-17.
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AFC South: No drama here, as the Jaguars handily defeated the Titans 41-7 to secure the division title, marking their second win in eight seasons.
The Jaguars needed to beat the Titans to clinch the division title and they ended up destroying Tennessee, 41-7.
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NFC West: The Seahawks captured the division title by defeating the 49ers 13-3, which also granted them the overall No. 1 seed in the playoffs.
That means the Seahawks will get a bye in the opening round of the playoffs while the 49ers will be forced to hit the road for the wild card round.
The Broncos secured the top seed in the AFC with a 19-3 victory over the Chargers, leading to a wild card spot still open for grabs in the final rounds.
Upcoming Wild Card Games:
- (6) Bills at (3) Jaguars - January 11 (1 p.m. ET on CBS)
- (7) Chargers at (2) Patriots - January 11 (8 p.m. ET on NBC)
- (5) Texans at (4) Steelers/Ravens - January 12 (8 p.m. ET on ESPN/ABC)
The playoff landscape is shaping up, but the final teams are still fighting for the remaining wild card spots. Stay tuned!
