"Eight more NFL teams punched their ticket into the postseason during Week 16 of the 2025 NFL regular season, which is the most in a single week through a non-strike season in league history, per ESPN Research. That means 10 of 14 teams have qualified for the playoffs with two weeks to go. The Seahawks got in after beating the Rams on Thursday night, while the Eagles made it with a victory on Saturday."
"On Sunday, a loss for the Lions meant the 49ers and Bears clinched. The Patriots secured a postseason spot by beating the Ravens on Sunday night. Finally, the Bills, Chargers and Jaguars all clinched after the Colts lost to the 49ers on "Monday Night Football." So what's at stake in Week 17? Five AFC teams and four NFC teams have a chance to secure something this week, whether it be a No. 1 seed, divisional title or playoff berth."
Eight teams clinched postseason berths during Week 16, marking the most in a single non-strike week in league history and bringing the total to 10 of 14 teams with two weeks left. The Seahawks, Eagles, 49ers, Bears, Patriots, Bills, Chargers and Jaguars secured spots through key wins and other teams' losses. Week 17 features clinching scenarios for nine teams across both conferences. Five AFC teams and four NFC teams can lock seeds, divisional crowns or playoff berths in Week 17. Listed matchups tied to those scenarios include Broncos at Kansas City, Texans at L.A. Chargers, Jaguars at Indianapolis, Panthers at Seattle, and a Sunday night game in San Francisco that affects the NFC picture.
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