When the snow falls in Buffalo, you know playoff time is just around the corner.
The Buffalo Bills won the AFC East after a dominant win over San Francisco in the snow last Sunday night, and as we head into Week 14 in the NFL, four teams can clinch a playoff spot.
Sunday Night Football may once again produce a division champion. The Kansas City Chiefs, who have already clinched a playoff spot, can win the AFC West for a ninth consecutive season with a victory over the Los Angeles Chargers.
In the NFC, the two heavyweights — the Philadelphia Eagles, and Minnesota Vikings — can all clinch a playoff spot in Week 14.
Here are the possible scenarios, according to the NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero:
Detroit Lions
The Lions officially clinched a playoff spot with a 34-31 win over the Green Bay Packers on Thursday.
Minnesota Vikings
MIN win + SEA-ARI tie
MIN win + ARI loss + LAR loss or tie
MIN win + TB loss + ARI loss + LAR loss
MIN tie + TB loss + ARI tie + LAR loss + PHI win or tie
Philadelphia Eagles
PHI win + ATL loss or tie + SEA-ARI tie
PHI win + ATL loss or tie + ARI loss + LAR loss or tie
PHI win + ATL loss or tie + ARI loss + DET win or tie
PHI win + TB loss or tie + SEA-ARI tie
PHI win + TB loss or tie + ARI loss + LAR loss or tie
PHI win + TB loss or tie + ARI loss + DET win or tie
PHI tie + ATL loss + SEA-ARI tie
PHI tie + ATL loss + ARI loss + LAR loss or tie
PHI tie + TB loss + SEA-ARI tie
PHI tie + TB loss + ARI loss + LAR loss or tie
