We had an absolute deal with of a recreation to kick off Week 14 within the NFL with two of the highest groups from not simply the NFC North, however the whole NFL sq. off on Thursday night time. It lived as much as the hype.
Coming into the sport, the Detroit Lions sat atop the NFC at 11-1, however that was solely good for a one-game lead within the convention and their division. The Inexperienced Bay Packers, in the meantime, sat third within the NFC North regardless of a very good 9-3 document.
The sport was backwards and forwards all night time, with big defensive stops and turnovers but in addition a lot of scoring. The Lions finally transformed a late fourth all the way down to run out the clock and kick a subject aim to win the sport within the closing seconds.
One other battle on Sunday that includes two potential NFC playoff groups may have a huge impact on the North standings because the 10-2 Minnesota Vikings play the 6-6 Atlanta Falcons, who at the moment lead the NFC South.
The Philadelphia Eagles at 10-2 are internet hosting the Carolina Panthers whereas the NFC West-leading Seattle Seahawks are at their division rival, the Arizona Cardinals, who would take the lead with a win.
The 8-5 Washington Commanders personal the seventh spot proper now, however they’re on a bye in Week 14. A cluster of groups is a methods again at 6-6.
Listed below are the standings as of proper now:
NFC standings throughout Week 14
1. Detroit Lions (12-1)2. Philadelphia Eagles (10-2)3. Seattle Seahawks (7-5)4. Atlanta Falcons (6-6, 2-0 vs TB)5. Minnesota Vikings (10-2)6. Inexperienced Bay Packers (9-4)7. Washington Commanders (8-5) 8. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-6, 0-2 vs ATL, 6-3 NFC)9. Arizona Cardinals (6-6, win over LAR, 3-5 NFC)10. Los Angeles Rams (6-6, loss to ARI)11. San Francisco 49ers (5-7, win over DAL)12. Dallas Cowboys (5-7, loss to SF)13. New Orleans Saints (4-8, 2-3 NFC South, 3-5 NFC)14. Chicago Bears (4-8, 2-5 NFC)*15. Carolina Panthers (3-9)16. New York Giants (2-10)* eradicated
AFC standings following Week 13
1. x-Kansas Metropolis Chiefs (11-1)2. xy-Buffalo Payments (10-2)3. Pittsburgh Steelers (9-3)4. Houston Texans (8-5)5. Los Angeles Chargers (8-4)6. Baltimore Ravens (8-5, win over DEN)7. Denver Broncos (8-5, loss to BAL)8. Indianapolis Colts (6-7)9. Miami Dolphins (5-7)10. Cincinnati Bengals (4-8)11. Cleveland Browns (3-9, 3-4 AFC, SOV 19 wins)12. New York Jets (3-9, 3-5 AFC, win over TEN)*13. Tennessee Titans (3-9, 3-4 AFC, SOV 16 wins, loss to NYJ)14. New England Patriots (3-10)* eliminated15. Jacksonville Jaguars (2-10)* eliminated16. Las Vegas Raiders (2-10)* eradicated
Observe: Within the three-way tie between Cleveland, New York, and Tennessee, the Jets are eradicated first due to a worse AFC document, then the Titans are eradicated due to their worse energy of victory. However the tiebreaker begins over after that, which is why the Jets’ win over Tennessee elements into the standings.
Groups with an asterisk have been eradicated from their divisional races.Groups with an “x” have clinched a playoff spotTeams with a “y” have clinched their division
Key playoff image takeaways in Week 14
Which NFL groups have clinched playoff spots?
Once they moved to 11 wins in Week 13, the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs turned the primary NFL workforce within the NFL to clinch a playoff spot. The Buffalo Payments clinched the AFC East final Sunday night time, making certain a house playoff recreation. The Lions secured their playoff spot with the Thursday night time win.
– Kansas Metropolis Chiefs- Buffalo Payments- Detroit Lions
Which NFL groups have been eradicated from the playoffs?
In Week 13, the Giants turned the primary workforce this season to be formally eradicated from the playoff race. On Black Friday, the Raiders joined them with their tenth lack of the season and they’re additionally eradicated. On Sunday, the Patriots had been additionally eradicated them with a loss and wins by the Chargers and Texans. With the Denver Broncos win on Monday night time, they eradicated the Jacksonville Jaguars from the playoffs.
– New York Giants- New England Patriots- Jacksonville Jaguars – Las Vegas Raiders
NFL Division Standings
AFC East standings
Buffalo Payments, 10-2 clinched
Miami Dolphins, 5-7
New York Jets, 3-9
New England Patriots, 3-10
AFC North standings
Pittsburgh Steelers, 9-3
Baltimore Ravens, 8-5
Cincinnati Bengals, 4-8
Cleveland Browns, 3-9
AFC South standings
Houston Texans, 8-5
Indianapolis Colts, 6-7
Tennessee Titans, 3-9
Jacksonville Jaguars, 2-10
AFC West standings
Kansas Metropolis Chiefs, 11-1
Los Angeles Chargers, 8-4
Denver Broncos, 8-5
Las Vegas Raiders*, 2-10
NFC East standings
Philadelphia Eagles, 10-2
Washington Commanders, 8-5
Dallas Cowboys, 5-7
New York Giants*, 2-10
NFC North standings
Detroit Lions, 12-1
Minnesota Vikings, 10-2
Inexperienced Bay Packers, 9-4
Chicago Bears, 4-8
NFC South standings
Atlanta Falcons, 6-6
Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 6-6
New Orleans Saints, 4-8
Carolina Panthers, 3-9
NFC West standings
Seattle Seahawks, 7-5
Arizona Cardinals, 6-6
Los Angeles Rams, 6-6
San Francisco 49ers, 5-7
