NFL Playoff Picture
By Mel Payne
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 – 6th seed vs 3rd seed | Matchup #2 – 5th seed vs 4th seed |
| Cincinnati Bengals | Indianapolis Colts |
| New England Patriots | Baltimore Ravens |
Divisional Round
| Matchup #1 – Lowest seed vs 1st seed | Matchup #2 – Highest seed vs 2nd seed |
| ??? | ??? |
| Houston Texans | Denver Broncos |
NFC
Wild-Card Round
| Matchup #1 – 6th seed vs 3rd seed | Matchup #2 – 5th seed vs 4th seed |
| Minnesota Vikings | Seattle Seahawks |
| San Francisco 49ers | Washington Redskins |
Divisional Round
| Matchup #1 – Lowest seed vs 1st seed | Matchup #2 – Highest seed vs 2nd seed |
| ??? | ??? |
| Atlanta Falcons | Green Bay Packers |
NFC Playoff Hunt
Chicago Bears 9-6
Dallas Cowboys 8-7
New York Giants 8-7