The playoff picture is becoming clearer with four weeks left in the 2025 NFL regular season. Nine teams have already been eliminated from the playoffs, but no teams have clinched a postseason berth. That could change this weekend.
The Broncos can clinch a playoff berth through two scenarios, while the Patriots could make it and win the AFC East if things go their way. In the NFC, the Rams simply have to win to secure a postseason spot.
Let’s take a look at the clinching scenarios for each of these three teams.
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Week 15 playoff-clinching scenarios in the AFC
The matchup: vs. Green Bay on Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS
How the Broncos can clinch a playoff berth:
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The matchup: vs. Buffalo on Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS
How the Patriots can clinch a playoff berth and the AFC East:
How the Patriots can clinch a playoff berth:
Week 15 playoff-clinching scenarios in the NFC
The matchup: vs. Detroit on Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, Fox
How the Rams can clinch a playoff berth:
