The 14th week brought big changes at both conferences as the NFL playoff race entered its final length. The Chiefs replaced the Steelers with the AFC, while the Packers outscored the Saints topping the NFC. The firsts and bakers won their division titles, had favorable paths to gain home-field benefits throughout the playoffs and were big winners in Week 14. The Steelers, for the second time in a row, took a playoff spot. Loss.
However, only four of the NFL’s 14 playoff places have been calculated. There are a lot to determine. Use ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI) to track the whereabouts of an NFL playoff movie.
Note: X stands for a team that has won a playoff berth, Y stands for a team that wins its division and Z stands for a team that wins the first round.
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FPI Opportunities for Playoffs: 100%
FPI chances to win the division: 100%
For beating the Dolphins, the Chiefs won their fifth consecutive AFC West title. Then they saw the Steelers lose to Sunday night bills, pushing them to the top of the conference. Although they have a tough competition in the 15th week against the Saints, the FPI considers the firsts to be the most favorite to catch the seed and get it in the end. With the loss of stealers and bills, they can do this as early as the 15th week.
Remaining table: Saints, vs. Falcons, vs. Chargers