With one week remaining, the AFC playoff picture has yet to fully be determined and much of the seeding will come down to the Week 17 games.
The Big Picture
The Chiefs, Steelers and Bills have all clinched their divisions and are locked into the top three seeds. The remaining four spots will be determined by a mix of five teams—all of which hold the same record at 10-5.
This Week’s Talking Point
The Colts could have controlled their own destiny if not for a second-half collapse on Sunday against the Steelers. But now, they are currently on the outside looking in and need some help in order to get into the playoffs.
We will go through what the Colts need to do in order to secure a win against the Jaguars while looking through the various scenarios in which Indy can make it into the postseason.
We’ll Also Discuss
- The statuses of both tackles in Braden Smith and Anthony Castonzo, both of which missed Sunday’s game.
- Exacting revenge on the Jaguars, who came away with a shocking victory in Week 1.
- Which game gives the Colts the best chance to get into the playoffs?
AFC Playoff Picture
1. Kansas City Chiefs (14-1)
2. Pittsburgh Steelers (12-3)
3. Buffalo Bills (11-3)
4. Tennessee Titans (10-5)
5. Miami Dolphins (10-5)
6. Baltimore Ravens (10-5)
7. Cleveland Browns (10-5)
In the hunt
8. Indianapolis Colts (10-5)
