NEW YORK (AP) — Division leaders New England, Pittsburgh and Atlanta, and the second-place New York Jets can clinch playoff berths this weekend.
The Patriots (10-2) will do so simply with a victory. They also get in if Miami and Jacksonville both lose or tie, or if Miami and Indianapolis both lose or tie.
The Steelers need a variety of scenarios, all of them requiring a Pittsburgh win except one in which a tie and losses or ties by Miami, Oakland and San Diego, and an Indianapolis loss will do.
Atlanta must win and have any two of the Giants, Eagles and Packers lose. Or a Falcons tie and losses by the Giants, Eagles, Packers and a loss or tie by the Buccaneers.
The Jets need a win and losses or ties by the Chargers and Jaguars, or Chargers and Colts. Or a Jets tie and losses by San Diego and Indianapolis, plus a loss or tie by Oakland.
