Who's In and Who's Out: NFL Playoff Race Heats Up

Houston Texans Secure Playoff Spot

The Houston Texans have secured a postseason berth, moving ahead of the Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC wild-card standings. The Buffalo Bills now hold the fifth spot.

Remaining Playoff Spots

• AFC North: One spot remains.
• NFC South: One spot remains.

Key Games This Weekend

• Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns: A win secures a playoff berth for the Steelers.
• Baltimore Ravens vs. Green Bay Packers: The Ravens' victory kept the AFC North race alive.

Division Standings

• NFC North Champions: Chicago Bears can still aim for the top seed in the NFC.
• AFC West Champions: Denver Broncos have clinched the title and are in contention for the No. 1 seed in the AFC.

Challenging Paths Ahead

• Buffalo Bills: Face a tough game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
• Houston Texans: Need to beat the Indianapolis Colts and hope the Jacksonville Jaguars lose to claim the AFC South title.
• Los Angeles Chargers: Fighting for a better seed.

Teams Out of Playoff Contention

• Indianapolis Colts
• Miami Dolphins
• Kansas City Chiefs
• Cincinnati Bengals
• New York Jets
• Tennessee Titans
• Cleveland Browns
• Las Vegas Raiders