NFL Playoff Scenarios for Week 17: How Final 4 Playoff Spots Could Be Determined

Just like that, only four spots remain in the playoff field for the 2025 NFL season. 

Eight teams punched their tickets to the playoffs in Week 16, with only two spots remaining in each conference. We could know which 14 teams are in the postseason by the end of Week 17, as four teams can potentially secure a playoff spot this weekend.

There are also seven division titles to sort out, and we still don't know who'll have the No. 1 seed in each conference.

So, let's take a look at how teams can either clinch a playoff spot, win their division or take the No. 1 seed in Week 17. 

The Broncos have already clinched a playoff spot. They can clinch the AFC West in Week 17 when they take on the Kansas City Chiefs if the following happens:

The Broncos can also clinch the AFC's No. 1 seed if the following happens:

The Jaguars have already clinched a playoff spot. They can clinch the AFC South in Week 17 when they take on the Indianapolis Colts if the following happens:

The Patriots have already clinched a playoff spot. They can clinch the AFC East in Week 17 when they take on the New York Jets if the following happens: 

The Steelers can clinch a playoff spot and win the AFC North in Week 17 when they take on the Cleveland Browns if the following happens:

Playoff probability: 91%

The Texans can clinch a playoff spot in Week 17 when they take on the Los Angeles Chargers if the following happens:

Playoff probability: 97%

The Bears have already clinched a playoff spot. They can clinch the NFC North in Week 17 when they take on the San Francisco 49ers if the following happens:

The Packers can clinch a playoff spot in Week 17 when they take on the Baltimore Ravens if the following happens:

Playoff probability: 93%

The Panthers can clinch