NFL playoff bracket: 5 games could drive big swings in playoff picture in Week 14
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Six NFC teams could see significant swings in their playoff fortunes with a win or loss this weekend. No other game will likely weigh as heavily as the Seattle Seahawks (7-5) and Arizona Cardinals (6-6) at 4:05 p.m. ET Sunday on CBS.
As of Friday afternoon, Next Gen Stats computed that the probability of the two NFC South teams' playoff hopes range by 47% or more with a win or loss. With a win, the Seahawks' playoff chances rise to 74%. A loss drops them to 25%. The Cardinals prospects could rise to 59% or fall to 12%.
NFC schedule in Week 14: Other key games
The AFC playoff picture is coming clear with six teams largely jockeying for postseason positions and the Denver Broncos (8-5), which has a bye this weekend, with a strong chance of filling out the bracket. Six teams have byes this week: Five AFC teams and the Washington Commanders (8-5) in the NFC.
The four other games with NFC South and NFC West teams this Sunday that could help determine the NFC bracket :
◾ Atlanta Falcons (6-6) at Minnesota Vikings (10-2), 1 p.m. ET on FOX
◾ Las Vegas Raiders (2-10) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-6), 1 p.m. ET on CBS
◾ Buffalo Bills (10-2) at Los Angeles Rams (6-6), 4:25 p.m. ET on FOX
◾ Chicago Bears (4-8) at San Francisco 49ers (5-7), 4:25 p.m. ET on FOX
NFL playoff odds by team
Of the NFL's 32 teams, BetMGM's odds are either extremely high or none existent on 19 teams because they're prohibitive favorites or underdogs:
◾ Favorites: Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers
◾ Underdogs: Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns, Jacksonville Jaguars, Las Vegas Raiders, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets and Tennessee Titans
Odds for NFL teams still in the playoff hunt
BetMGM odds, as of Wednesday night, for teams still considered in the hunt for a playoff berth. A plus before the number signifies the amount a bettor would win on a $100 bet. A minus signifies the amount a bettor must bet to win $100.
Arizona Cardinals: Yes +160, No -200
Atlanta Falcons: Yes -140, No +115
Cincinnati Bengals: Yes +1600, No -5000
Dallas Cowboys: Yes +3000, No -10000
Denver Broncos: Yes -300, No +240
Indianapolis Colts: Yes +220, No -275
Los Angeles Chargers: Yes -3000, No +1300
Los Angeles Rams: Yes +250, No -300
Miami Dolphins: Yes +450, No -650
San Francisco 49ers: Yes +750, No -1200
Seattle Seahawks: Yes +120, No -145
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Yes -145, No +115
Washington Commanders: Yes -350, No +275