MSN Slideshow Latest NFL Playoff Picture After Week 16 By Pro Football Network FacebookTwitterReddItFlipLinkedinEmail December 24, 2024 | 8:00 AM EST Share FacebookTwitterReddItFlipLinkedinEmail 1 of 13 The Bengals beat the Browns to stay alive in the AFC Wild Card. The Dolphins defeated the banged up 49ers to keep their slim playoff chances alive. In a game no one expected, Anthony Richardson defeated Mason Rudolph and the Titans 38-30. Yes, somehow 68 points were scored in this matchup. Tampa Bay lost to Cooper Rush and fell out of the NFC South lead. Now, the Falcons control their own destiny, and the Bucs are hoping to still compete. The Chargers are in the playoffs. Yay, all 10 fans will be excited. Baltimore kept the AFC North competitive by dismantling the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Chiefs beat the Texans and have nearly locked up the No. 1 seed in the AFC. Seattle lost to the surprise team of the year, the Vikings. The NFC West is now a two-team race between Seattle and Los Angeles. Josh Allen came down to Earth and still managed to beat Drake Maye and the Patriots. Washington upset the injured Eagles to keep their slim NFC East chances alive and getting one step closer to clinching a playoff spot. This wasn't even a game. The Packers shutout the Saints and punched their ticket to the postseason. The Vikings rallied to beat the Seahawks and remain competitive with the Lions for the No. 1 seed in the NFC. Here's the latest playoff picture after Week 16. More Slideshows 17 Jaw-Dropping NFL Cheerleader Christmas Looks Complete Projections, Picks For Every Week 17 Game Top 10 Worst Free Agent Signings in NFL History Ranking the Top 12 Power Couples in the NFL Ranking the 10 Worst Head Coaching Hires in NFL History Best Throwback Uniforms in NFL History