NFL Playoff Scenarios Entering Week 17

By Josh Hill | Dec 21, 2014

Jan 5, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; General view of the NFL Wild Card logo on the field before a game between the Houston Texans and Cincinnati Bengals during the AFC Wild Card playoff game at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

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Dec 21, 2014; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) reacts after making a sack during the fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at NRG Stadium. The Texans defeated the Ravens 25-13. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

First and foremost, the Texans need to win in Week 17 and beat the Jacksonville Jaguars. That’s a lot easier said than done but it’s needed for any playoff scenario to play out. In addition to needing a win on Sunday, the Texans need losses by the Ravens and Chargers in order to land the No. 6 seed in the postseason.

Texans win, AND
Chargers, Ravens both lose

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