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NFL Teams That Can Clinch Playoff Birth In Week 16

By Bryan Rose

Dec 15, 2013; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) throws in the pocket in the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 15, 2013; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) throws in the pocket in the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /
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Up to four NFL teams can clinch a playoff birth in Week 16 including the Green Bay Packers, Dallas Cowboys and more.

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While some teams have already locked up a playoff birth, there are still a handful of teams still looking to do so.

Many of them can secure their spot in the postseason today, a list which includes upwards of four teams.

That’s the word from ESPN’s Adam Schefter who notes the Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers, Seattle Seahawks and Pittsburgh Steelers can all write their postseason ticket.

The Denver Broncos, New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts have all secured their division and are already part of the group who has clinched a playoff birth.

On the outside looking in are the San Diego Chargers, Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills who currently sit out of the AFC’s Wild Card picture. In regards to the NFC, the Philadelphia Eagles are the only team still mathematically active (outside of those teams in the NFC South who will be vying for a division win) and it would take a significant stroke of luck for the Eagles to make the postseason.

The AFC however is a much more cloudy situation as multiple teams are still alive for a postseason appearance despite some having 7-7 records.

Once Week 16 concludes we’ll have a much better picture as to who will be representing the AFC and NFC in the playoffs.

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