NFL playoff scenarios, Week 17: Vikings, Ravens must win

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 16: Minnesota Vikings Quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) makes a pass during an NFL game between the Minnesota Vikings and Miami Dolphins on December 16, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.(Photo by Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 16: Minnesota Vikings Quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) makes a pass during an NFL game between the Minnesota Vikings and Miami Dolphins on December 16, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.(Photo by Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – JANUARY 07: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after throwing a touchdown pass against the Carolina Panthers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 7, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – JANUARY 07: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after throwing a touchdown pass against the Carolina Panthers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 7, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /

New Orleans Saints

– Have clinched home-field advantage throughout NFC playoffs

Los Angeles Rams

– Clinch No. 2 seed with win OR Bears loss

– Clinch No. 3 seed with loss AND Bears win

Chicago Bears

– Clinch No. 2 seed with win AND Rams loss

– Clinch No. 3 seed with any other outcome

Dallas Cowboys

– Dallas is locked into the fourth seed

Seattle Seahawks

– Clinch No. 5 seed with win OR Vikings loss

– Clinch No. 6 seed with loss AND Vikings win

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Minnesota Vikings

– Clinch No. 5 seed with win AND Seahawks loss

– Clinch No. 6 seed with win OR Eagles loss

Philadelphia Eagles

– Clinch No. 6 seed with win AND Vikings loss