After Week 15 of the 2025 NFL common season, the Rams and Broncos are formally within the playoffs. Three extra groups additionally have been eradicated from playoff rivalry, together with the Chiefs for the primary time since 2014.
So what’s at stake in Week 16? Apparently, loads. 4 AFC groups and 5 NFC groups have an opportunity to safe a postseason spot this week. Denver might additionally lock up the AFC’s No. 1 seed if 4 contests go a sure approach.
Let’s check out Week 16 clinching eventualities for 10 groups.
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Week 16 playoff-clinching eventualities within the AFC
The matchup: at Cleveland on Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS
How the Payments can clinch a playoff berth:
The matchup: vs. Jacksonville on Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET, Fox
How the Broncos can clinch the AFC West:
How the Broncos can clinch the No. 1 seed and home-field benefit within the AFC:
The matchup: at Denver on Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET, Fox
How the Jaguars can clinch a playoff berth:
The matchup: at Dallas on Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox
How the Chargers can clinch a playoff berth:
The matchup: at Baltimore on Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC/Peacock
How the Patriots can clinch a playoff berth:
Week 16 playoff-clinching eventualities within the NFC
The matchup: vs. Inexperienced Bay on Saturday, 8:20 p.m. ET, Fox
How the Bears can clinch a playoff berth:
The matchup: at Chicago on Saturday, 8:20 p.m. ET, Fox
How the Packers can clinch a playoff berth:
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The matchup: at Washington on Saturday, 5 p.m. ET, Fox
How the Eagles can clinch the NFC East:
The matchup: at Indianapolis on Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN
How the 49ers can clinch a playoff berth:
The matchup: at Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, 8:15 p.m. ET, Prime Video
How the Seahawks can clinch a playoff berth:
