6 teams are fighting for the final 3 spots in the NFL playoffs — here’s what each team needs

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It’s the final weekend of the NFL regular season, but there is still plenty of business to be settled before we settle in for the playoff push.

While there is still a jumble of seeding to be arranged in both conferences that will come down to numerous tiebreakers on Sunday, nine teams — the Patriots, Steelers, Jaguars, Chiefs, Eagles, Vikings, Rams, Saints, and Panthers — have all punched their tickets to the postseason. For the remaining three spots in the playoffs, six teams remain in contention.

You can dive into every possible playoff permutation of the NFC and AFC through these useful graphics, but for those simply interested in who’s in and who’s out, there’s a few key games you’ll especially want to keep your eye on.

Below we break down every team that’s still fighting to extend their season. All playoff percentages based on FiveThirtyEight’s projections.