This week, three NFL teams have clinching scenarios and can lock up playoff berths if things break their way. Those teams are the Denver Broncos, New England Patriots, and Los Angeles Rams.
Teams with clinching chances
- Denver Broncos can clinch a playoff spot in Week 15 with a win, and they also have several more complex paths involving ties and other AFC results.
- New England Patriots can both clinch a playoff berth and wrap up the AFC East this week if they beat the Buffalo Bills, with some scenarios also depending on other AFC outcomes.
- Los Angeles Rams can secure an NFC playoff spot this week simply by winning their game against the Detroit Lions.
Quick comparison
Team| Conference| Basic clinch path this week
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Denver Broncos| AFC| Clinch with a win (plus other tie-based scenarios). 123
New England Patriots| AFC| Clinch berth and AFC East with a win over Bills
(plus help in some cases). 12356
Los Angeles Rams| NFC| Clinch playoff spot with a win vs. Lions. 1256
