As the NFL rolls into December, the playoff races are beginning to heat up. Teams are starting to make their playoff push with wild card spots up for grabs in both conferences. The Washington Commanders are the biggest beneficiaries in the playoff chase, winning six of their last seven games to emerge into the playoff picture.
All four NFC East teams are in the playoffs as Week 12 comes to a close, showcasing the strength of the division. The AFC also has a heated battle in the AFC East and for the final playoff sports in the conference, setting the stage for a crazy month of games coming up.
Below, you can find a division-by-division breakdown of the current standings and what each contender is facing on their schedule the rest of the way.
AFC East
Miami Dolphins
What to know: The Dolphins stay in control in the AFC East with their win over the Texans. They hold the head-to-head tiebreaker over the Bills and boast the No. 2 seed in the conference.
Remaining schedule: at 49ers, at Chargers, at Bills, vs. Packers, at Patriots, vs. Jets
Buffalo Bills
What to know: The Bills are the No. 5 seed in the AFC, losing the head-to-head tiebreaker to the Dolphins. Buffalo is up two games on the final playoff spot.
Remaining schedule: at Patriots, vs. Jets, vs. Dolphins, at Bears, at Bengals, vs. Patriots
New York Jets
What to know: The Jets are the No. 7 seed in the AFC playoffs, as the Bengals hold the head-to-head tiebreaker over them for the No. 6 seed. They are one game behind Miami and Buffalo for the division lead.
Remaining schedule: at Vikings, at Bills, vs. Lions, vs. Jaguars, at Seahawks, at Dolphins
New England Patriots
What to know: New England is a game behind New York and Cincinnati for the final playoff spot. The Patriots are the No. 8 seed in the AFC, holding the conference win percentage tiebreaker over the Chargers.
Remaining schedule: vs. Bills, at Cardinals, at Raiders, vs. Bengals, vs. Dolphins, at Bills
AFC North
Baltimore Ravens
What to know: The Ravens are tied with the Bengals for the AFC North lead, but hold the head-to-head tiebreaker. Baltimore is the No. 4 seed in the AFC, as Tennessee holds the conference win percentage tiebreaker.
Remaining schedule: vs. Broncos, at Steelers, at Browns, vs. Falcons, vs. Steelers, at Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals
What to know: The Bengals caught the Ravens in the division, but Baltimore holds the head-to-head tiebreaker….
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