Dec 23, 2012; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) runs past Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison (92) during the first half of the game at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports
After week 16 of play in the NFL, the playoff picture is picking up its missing pieces from all over the league. Several teams got big wins, allowing the AFC to finalize their postseason bracket. Other teams got one game closer, as their foes fell from the ranks. Here is how it all looks if the season were to end today.
AFC
Wild-Card Round
| Matchup #1 – 6thseed vs 3rdseed | Matchup #2 – 5thseed vs 4thseed |
| Cincinnati Bengals | Indianapolis Colts |
| New England Patriots | Baltimore Ravens |
Divisional Round
| Matchup #1 – Lowest seed vs 1stseed | Matchup #2 – Highest seed vs 2ndseed |
| ??? | ??? |
| Houston Texans | Denver Broncos |
NFC
Wild-Card Round
| Matchup #1 – 6thseed vs 3rdseed | Matchup #2 – 5thseed vs 4thseed |
| Minnesota Vikings | Seattle Seahawks |
| San Francisco 49ers | Washington Redskins |
Divisional Round
| Matchup #1 – Lowest seed vs 1stseed | Matchup #2 – Highest seed vs 2ndseed |
| ??? | ??? |
| Atlanta Falcons | Green Bay Packers |
NFC Playoff Hunt
Chicago Bears 9-6
Dallas Cowboys 8-7
New York Giants 8-7
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