As the National Football League season nears its zenith, quite a few teams are within striking distance of locking up playoff spots this Sunday. The Denver Broncos and the Los Angeles Rams are two such teams. They each face some incredibly important matchups on Sunday. Under normal circumstances, the New England Patriots would be overwhelming favorites to land a postseason berth. They might even claim their first AFC East title in decades, based on the outcome of their game combined with other results.
Denver Broncos Eye Playoff Spot
The Denver Broncos will face off against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET, broadcasted by CBS. The Broncos will be heading to the playoffs if they emerge victorious in this important showdown. Their playoff hopes do not only depend on their own performance. The Broncos need to win their own game. They require the Houston Texans to lose to the Arizona Cardinals, who start earlier in the day at 1 p.m. ET. The Indianapolis Colts must lose against the Seattle Seahawks, who they will face on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET.
These situations are a testament to how truly competitive and tight the league is as teams fight for their playoff lives down the stretch. With nine teams already knocked out of playoff contention, every game has significant value in this stretch run, but it is especially magnified for the Broncos.
Los Angeles Rams Pursue a Playoff Berth
Like the Chargers, their roommates in Los Angeles, the Rams stand to secure their own playoff spot this weekend. They will take on the Detroit Lions in a critical matchup scheduled for Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET, available on Fox. Much like the Broncos, the Rams must win to control their own fate in the playoff race.
The stakes couldn’t be higher for either squad as they fight for one of the last remaining playoff spots. The Rams have proven themselves a resilient bunch all season long and will be looking to make the most of their chance on the big stage against the Lions. With a victory, their odds of making the playoffs improve significantly. It further cements their place as one of the biggest threats in the NFC.
New England Patriots Seek Division Title
Even better, at least from our perspective, the New England Patriots are in contention for a playoff berth this weekend. Their upcoming fixture with the Houston Texans provides a rare chance for that to change. If the stars align, they might latch onto both a playoff berth and the AFC East crown. The Patriots must focus on securing a win while keeping an eye on other games that may impact their playoff aspirations.
This weekend’s barburners in East Lansing and Tuscaloosa could flip the script entirely. Other games will be very important in determining the playoff field. The Buffalo Bills are facing off against the Jacksonville Jaguars. At the same time, the Los Angeles Chargers take on the Pittsburgh Steelers. Only seven teams have clinched a postseason berth so far. This weekend will be monumental for all franchises, but especially those with their eyes on this year’s ultimate prize.
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