The playoff image is turning into clearer with 4 weeks left within the 2025 NFL common season. 9 groups have already been eradicated from the playoffs, however no groups have clinched a postseason berth. That might change this weekend.
The Broncos can clinch a berth via two eventualities, whereas the Patriots might make it and win the AFC East if issues go their approach. Within the NFC, the Rams merely must win to safe a postseason spot.
Let’s check out the clinching eventualities for every of those three groups.
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Week 15 playoff-clinching eventualities within the AFC
The matchup: vs. Inexperienced Bay on Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS
How the Broncos can clinch a playoff berth:
Win or
Houston loss vs. Arizona (1 p.m. ET, Sunday) plus Indianapolis loss at Seattle (4:25 p.m. ET, Sunday)
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The matchup: vs. Buffalo on Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS
How the Patriots can clinch a playoff berth and the AFC East:
How the Patriots can clinch a playoff berth:
Week 15 playoff-clinching eventualities within the NFC
The matchup: vs. Detroit on Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, Fox
How the Rams can clinch a playoff berth:
