–The playoff picture became a little clearer on the holiday weekend as the 49ers and Ravens nailed down the top seeds. The Ravens scored a surprising easy victory over the Dolphins, 56-19, while the 49ers, as epected, beat the Commanders. Four division titles are still up for grabs
-=Miami’s one sided loss to Baltimore means they have to beat the Bills in the final gme to win the AFC East. The Bills win the division with a victory. The Bills could miss the playoffs if they lose and both Pittsburgh and Jacksonville win their final games. Pittsburgh plays the Ravens, who may rest starters since they have clinched the top seed.
–The Jaguars ended a four game losing streak by blanking the Panthers, 26-0, and can wrap up the division title for the second consecutive year by beating the Titans in their finale. They beat the Titans last year in the finale to win the division. If they lose, the Colts-Texans winner win the division. If the Texans beat the Colts, they get a wild card spot if the Jaguars win.
–Philadelpphai’s surprising loss to Arizona means the Cowboys can win the NFC East by beating the Commanders in their finale. If the Cowboys somehow lose, the Eagles can still win the division by beating the Giants, but they likely will be the fifth seed as a wild card team.
–Despite Tampa Bay’s loss to the Saints, the Bucs are still expected to win the NFC South by beating the worst team in the league, Carolina, which has two wins. Owner David Tepper is so frustrated he threw a drink at Jaguars fans last week.
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