The Seattle Seahawks have just five more regular-season games on the books as they continue the hunt for a coveted playoff spot.
The NFL has now released the official playoff scenarios for Week 13. Here’s how things are shaping up for the postseason – below is a copy of the league’s press release.
AFC
CLINCHED: None
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (10-1) (at Houston (7-4), Sunday, 8:20 PM ET, NBC)
New England clinches playoff berth with:
- NE win + OAK loss or tie OR
- NE win + PIT loss or tie OR
- NE tie + OAK loss + PIT loss OR
- NE tie + OAK loss + IND loss OR
- NE tie + PIT loss + IND loss
NFC
CLINCHED: None
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (9-2) (at Atlanta (3-8), Thursday, 8:20 PM ET, NBC)
New Orleans clinches NFC South division title with:
- NO win OR
- NO tie + CAR loss or tie
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (10-1) (at Baltimore (9-2), Sunday, 1:00 PM ET, FOX)
San Francisco clinches playoff berth with:
- SF win + LAR loss or tie OR
- SF tie + LAR loss
