A look at how the playoffs are taking shape heading into Week 17:
AFC
Clinched playoff berth
Pittsburgh (14-1)
New England (13-2)
Indianapolis (12-3)
San Diego (11-4)
In with a win
N.Y. Jets (10-5)
Denver (9-6)
Need win, and help
Buffalo (9-6)
Baltimore (8-7)
Jacksonville (8-7)
NFC
Clinched playoff berth
Philadelphia (13-1)
Atlanta (11-4)
Green Bay (9-6)
Seattle (8-7)
In with a win
Minnesota (8-7)
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Carolina (7-8)
Need win, and help
New Orleans (7-8)
St. Louis (6-8)