The playoff image is turning into clearer with 4 weeks left within the 2025 NFL common season. 9 groups have already been eradicated from the playoffs, however no groups have clinched a postseason berth. That would change this weekend.
The Broncos can clinch a berth by means of two eventualities, whereas the Patriots may make it and win the AFC East if issues go their manner. Within the NFC, the Rams merely must win to safe a postseason spot.
Let’s check out the clinching eventualities for every of those three groups.
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Week 15 playoff-clinching eventualities within the AFC
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The matchup: vs. Inexperienced Bay on Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS
How the Broncos can clinch a playoff berth:
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Win or
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Houston loss vs. Arizona (1 p.m. ET, Sunday) plus Indianapolis loss at Seattle (4:25 p.m. ET, Sunday)
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The matchup: vs. Buffalo on Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS
How the Patriots can clinch a playoff berth and the AFC East:
How the Patriots can clinch a playoff berth:

Week 15 playoff-clinching eventualities within the NFC
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The matchup: vs. Detroit on Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, Fox
How the Rams can clinch a playoff berth:


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