NFL Playoff Scenarios: Everything You Need To Know Heading Into Week 17

The NFL playoff scenarios have come down to Week 17, and we wouldn't have it any other way. 

The NFL has finally got the scheduling right, with high drama in the season finale. 

There's still much to be settled and we've got all the information you need on playoff seeding right here. 

AFC

New England Patriots

They've clinched the No. 1 seed and home-field throughout the playoffs and play the Dolphins, so their game is meaningless. 

Pittsburgh Steelers

The Steelers are in the postseason, but their seeding is far from locked up. If they win in Week 17 or if the Ravens lose, they clinch the No. 2 spot. If they lose in the season finale to the Browns, they could fall to the No. 6 seed. 

Kansas City Chiefs

The AFC West champs clinch the No. 3 seed if they win in Week 17 or if the Colts lose. If Indianapolis wins and they lose, they only fall one spot to No. 4. 

Indianapolis Colts 

The Colts haven't had much to play for in the final week of the season in a very long time. If they lose to the Titans and Jacksonville wins, they're out of the playoffs. If they win and the Chiefs lose, they're the No. 3 seed. 

Baltimore Ravens

The Ravens could win the AFC North with a win and a Steelers loss, but they can't finish any lower than the No. 5 seed, so rest easy Baltimore fans. 

New York Jets

They're basically locked into the No. 6 spot. They move up to the No. 5 seed with a win, a Ravens win and a Steelers loss. 

NFC

Atlanta Falcons

You can essentially give them the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage throughout. All they need to do is win at home against the Carolina Panthers in the season finale. 

Chicago Bears

Bears fans are should be pleased with the No. 2 seed, and that's where they'll likely finish. They need a win and a loss by both the Saints and Falcons to move up to the No. 1 spot. 

Philadelphia Eagles

It's a done deal. The Eagles are the No. 3 seed and will host the No. 6 seed in the first round. 

New Orleans Saints

The Saints are basically locked into the No. 5 seed, but could win the NFC South if they win and the Falcons lose to the Panthers. 

Green Bay Packers

Beat the Bears, and the Pack are in. If they lose and the Giants and Tampa Bay lose, they can also clinch a Wild Card spot. 

St. Louis Rams

Beat Seattle, and the Rams are division champs and will host a playoff game.