NFL Week 17 playoff clinching scenarios: What’s at stake Sunday?

A rapidly crystallizing NFL playoff picture could gain several degrees more clarity after Sunday’s Week 17 schedule is completed.

There’s only one berth left in each conference still to be determined, though several conference titles and the full seeding picture is still up for grabs. That means fewer clinching scenarios are on the table. But each of those outstanding spots – going to the respective winners of the AFC North and NFC South – could be determined by the completion of the weekend.

After Saturday’s games, here’s a look at what’s at stake on Sunday:

NFL Week 17 clinching scenarios

Denver Broncos Week 17 playoff clinching scenarios

Broncos clinch AFC’s No. 1 seed with:

• 1. Patriots loss + Bills loss or tie + Jaguars loss or tie

New England Patriots Week 17 playoff clinching scenarios

Patriots clinch AFC East with:

• Patriots win + Bills loss or tie
• Patriots tie + Bills loss

Pittsburgh Steelers Week 17 playoff clinching scenarios

Steelers clinch AFC North with:

• Steelers win or tie

Seattle Seahawks Week 17 playoff clinching scenarios

Seahawks clinch NFC West and NFC’s No. 1 seed with:

• Seahawks win + Rams loss or tie + 49ers-Bears tie

Carolina Panthers Week 17 playoff clinching scenarios

Panthers clinch NFC South with:

• Panthers win + Buccaneers loss or tie
• Panthers tie + Buccaneers loss