And while the current NFL playoff picture is pretty clear in AFC (six of the seven teams have clinched spots) and the NFC (two spots are available), that means there are still squads that are very much alive heading into the penultimate week of regular-season action.

The winner will lock down the NFC North title, as well as the top seed in the NFC. Here are the other playoff-clinching scenarios going into Week 18.

The Miami Dolphins’ path to the postseason has become awfully simple. After a 20-3 win against the Cleveland Browns, the Dolphins are 8-8 and just a game behind the 9-7 Denver Broncos for the final playoff spot in the AFC. Thanks to a superior record against AFC teams, the Dolphins would win a tiebreaker if both teams finished 9-8.

The Falcons controlled their playoff destiny before a loss to the Washington Commanders in Week 17. Atlanta has a 13% chance to make the NFL playoffs compared to the Buccaneers' 87% odds, per The Athletic's computer model.

The Bengals, Colts and Dolphins must win in Week 17 to have any shot to keep their playoff hopes alive. The Bengals host the Broncos on Saturday, the Colts travel to the Giants on Sunday and the Dolphins are in Cleveland on Sunday.

The complicated AFC wild card race is down to three teams for the final playoff spot in Week 18. Denver doesn't have to rely on any other team and will be in with a win over Kansas City on Sunday. If the Broncos lose,