NFL fans have three games coming up on Saturday, starting Week 17.
In the early game, Los Angeles Chargers Travel to Massachusetts to face Drake Maye new england patriots. Although New England has already been eliminated from postseason contention, the Chargers are still in the AFC playoff picture and could clinch a playoff berth this weekend.
Here's how this game could affect how the AFC playoffs play out.
Chargers playoff photos
Things are easy for the Chargers.
If they win or tie New England, the Chargers will advance to the playoffs.
However, Los Angeles will still be eligible to play even if they lose to the Patriots. Ann indianapolis colts Lose or draw? new york giants,and miami dolphins Lose or draw? cleveland browns This will likely secure a playoff spot for the Chargers.
What Chargers vs. Patriots means for other AFC teams
Two teams, the Colts and Dolphins, face scenarios where a win for the Chargers could lead to elimination.
For the Colts, the Chargers win or tie the Patriots, and denver broncos win or draw cincinnati bengals It would eliminate them from the playoffs.
The Dolphins are in the exact same position. If the Chargers beat or tie the Patriots and the Broncos beat or tie the Bengals, Miami will be eliminated from playoff contention.
Impact on tiebreaker
The Chargers-Patriots game has no tiebreaker implications.
