This is it folks. The end of the 2023 regular season is finally upon us, and with it, the final remaining playoff seedings will be determined.
How crazy will this get?
Consider this: The Buffalo Bills must win against Miami on Sunday night to clinch the AFC East. Should Miami win, and clinch the East, the Bills could be out of the playoffs altogether, unless the Pittsburgh Steelers or Jacksonville Jaguars lose their games. That would mean Buffalo gets in through the back door.
But that’s not all. The Eagles must beat the Giants on Sunday, and hope the Cowboys lose to Washington to win the NFC East. Should Dallas win, the Cowboys are NFC East champs regardless of the result of the Eagles-Giants contest.
The Colts, Texans, and Jaguars are all playing for the AFC South crown. Should Jacksonville beat Tennessee, they win the division. If not, the winner of the Colts-Texans game gets the divisional crown.
Oh, let’s not forget the NFC South. Tampa Bay must win to win the division. A loss to Carolina opens the door to New Orleans and Atlanta.
How will this shake out? Let’s predict.