week 17 4:00 Playoff Preview



Week 17 4:00 playoff preview 
all 8 games that kickoff at 4:00 have playoff position. The final spots will be clinched in this section.  
Charger (11-4 vs Broncos (6-9)
The first game of the later afternoon slate features one team that can move to the top of the playoff race in the AFC.  The Chargers can win the AFC west and get the top seed in the AFC with a win.  The Broncos have been eliminated from the playoffs at (6-9).




Raider(4-11) vs Chiefs (11-4)

The have had a unbelievable season and they can clinch the top spot in the AFC today with a win.  The Raiders are looking for draft picks at 4-11.  If they lose today they could get the second pick in the draft.




(4-11) 49ers vs Rams (12-3) 

The next game with a clinching scenario is in the NFC North.  The Los Angelas Rams can clinch a first round bye with a win or a Bears loss.  The 49ers are tied with four other teams for the second pick in the draft and could possibly get the top pick in the draft.




Bears (11-4) vs Vikings (8-6-1)


Here's where the fun starts.  These two games will determine the final spot in the NFC playoffs.  The Bears have won the NFC North and are looking to bump up their seed with a win.  This is a must win for the Vikings as they need a win or a Philadelphia loss to get into that final wild card spot


Eagles (8-7) vs Redskins (7-8) 
The Eagles have won back to back to get themselves into the playoff race.  They have done this with their backup QB Nick Foles.  The Redskins have seen their season turn for the worst they have two of their QBs to season ending injury and have been eliminated from the playoffs.




Browns (7-7-1) vs Ravens (9-6) 
The next game will decide the AFC north.  If the Ravens win they are in and Pittsburgh is out of the playoff.  The Browns have been eliminated but have drastically improved since last year.

Bengals (6-9) vs Steelers  (8-6-1) 
The next game is  the other half of the AFC.  THe bengals are eliminated from playoff contention and want to play spoiler for the second year in the row.  Last year they beat the Ravens out of the playoffs.  The Steelers have dropped from the #3 seed to the outside after a number of bad losses.  They can win the division with a win .





Cardinal (3-12) vs Seahawks (9-6) 
The next playoff situation is the Seattle Seahawks.  They can get the 5th seed in the NFC with a win and the 6th seed with a loss.  



Colts (9-6) vs Titian's (9-6) 

 The next game is in prime time and will decide the final spot in the AFC playoffs.  The loser goes home.  Colts are favored in this match up by 3 and a 51.4 percent chance to win based ESPN FPI. 








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