To start Week 18, the Baltimore Ravens clinched the AFC North Division title with a 35-10 victory over the Cleveland Browns on Saturday, then the Cincinnati Bengals kept their playoff hopes alive with a 19-17 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
There is one spot left to be clinched and the playoff seeds are still up for grabs.
Let’s take a look at the playoff and playoff seeding scenarios that can be determined on Sunday.
AFC Week 18 Playoff Scenarios
Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals took care of business on Saturday by beating the Steelers. To make the playoffs, they need the Denver Broncos to lose to the Kansas City Chiefs and the Miami Dolphins to beat or tie the New York Jets.
Denver Broncos
The Broncos can clinch the seventh playoff spot with a win or tie against the Chiefs or if the Dolphins lose or tie the Jets.
Miami Dolphins
The Dolphins advance to the playoffs with a win and a loss in Denver.
LA Chargers
The Chargers will clinch fifth place in the conference with a victory against the Las Vegas Raiders. If they lose, they will be the No. 6 seed and the Steelers will be No. 5.
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