AFC Playoffs Who’s In? Who’s Out? Upsets, and Surprises

We are in the final week of the regular season, and we have four teams fighting for the final two spots in the postseason race. Plus, we also have three teams going for one divisional title in the 4th spot. Let’s sort it all out here:

Before that, it’s time to give you an upset on who is in, who is out, some possible upsets and surprises when it comes to the AFC postseason picture.

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5. Cleveland Browns 11-5; +4.5 at Cincinnati Bengals:

Fortunately for the Browns, they are in. Cleveland is in the postseason as the 5 seed right now. They are a game ahead of Buffalo and tied with Miami. A win on Sunday would seal the 5th seed. A loss could mean them dropping to the 6th seed, but it would mean a road postseason game regardless.

6. Buffalo Bills 10-6; -3 at Miami Dolphins:

Not only is this to keep the Buffalo Bills playoff spot alive, it’s also a chance to win the AFC East. Miami is in with 11 wins, but a Buffalo loss and Pittsburgh would knock the Bills right out of the postseason spot. The Bills are favorites; as the Dolphins are beat up. Buffalo won the first matchup between these two teams as well.

7. Indianapolis Colts 9-7; -1 vs. Houston Texans:

This not only could be for the divisional title, but also the 7th postseason spot. It’s pretty wild what the AFC South is up against. Jacksonville gets the task of going to Nashville, and a win over them would clinch their 10-7 record and fourth seed. A loss would knock them out of the AFC South running, but potentially still a postseason berth pending other results.

8. Houston Texans 9-7; +1 at Indianapolis Colts:

CJ Stroud is back, and they have their destiny in their own hands. A win over Indianapolis would catapult them into the 7th seed in the AFC playoff picture. The Texans own the tiebreaker over Pittsburgh, so even if they got to 10 wins it would not matter. The Texans looked much better in Week 17 with Stroud back under center.

9. Pittsburgh Steelers 9-7: -3.5 at Baltimore Ravens:

The Steelers obviously are up against the wall a little here. The Steleers will need to win on the road at Baltimore to have any chance. But, the Ravens are not playing for anything. Other than pride, and a chance to knock their divisional rival out of the postseason. But, look for many skill players to sit for the Ravens in this one. Pittsburgh would need a win, and either a Buffalo or Jacksonville loss to get themselves into a posteason position.

Who Gets the Spots?

There is a look at the AFC Wildcard Odds & Betting Picks: Who Gets the Spots? Our prediction will be the Browns at 5, Bills at 6, and finally, the Houston Texans beat the Indianapolis Colts for the 7th and final spot. Cleveland finishes with a win at Cincinnati. The Bills win at Miami, the Texans win at home over Indianapolis. Best of luck and enjoy Week 18 and into the postseason!

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