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NFL playoff scenarios: the Steelers and Vikings have their destiny in hand

There are four qualified for the NFL playoffs currently. But there could quickly be more of them. The Steelers and Vikings have a simple scenario this week: if they win, they will play in the finals.

It's barely more complicated for the Texans, who only need help from the Colts. The Packers will probably have to wait a little longer.

AFC Conference

ALREADY QUALIFIED FOR THE NFL PLAYOFFS

Buffalo Bills (10-3) – AFC East winners

Kansas City Chiefs (12-1) – AFC West winners

The Houston Texans win the AFC South division if:

Houston Texans (8-5) vs. Miami Dolphins (6-7) – Sunday at 7 p.m.

HOU wins + IND loses

Pittsburgh qualifies for the playoffs if:

Pittsburgh Steelers (10-3) @ Philadelphia Eagles (11-2) – Sunday at 10:25 p.m.

PIT wins or draws
MIA loses or draws + IND loses or draws

NFC Conference

ALREADY QUALIFIED FOR THE NFL PLAYOFFS

Detroit (12-1) – qualified for the playoffs

Philadelphia (11-2) – qualified for the playoffs

Green Bay qualifies for the playoffs if:

Green Bay Packers (9-4) @ Seattle Seahawks (8-5) – Sunday night to Monday at 2:20 a.m.

GB wins + ATL loses or draws + SF-LAR draws

Minnesota qualifies for the playoffs if:

Minnesota Vikings (11-2) vs. Chicago Bears (4-9) – Sunday night to Monday at 2 a.m.

MIN wins or draws
LAR loses or draws
SEA loses or draws

Philadelphia wins the NFC East division if:

Philadelphia Eagles (11-2) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-3) – Sunday at 10:25 p.m.

PHI wins + WAS loses or draws
PHI draws + WAS loses

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