Three more teams could clinch playoff berths in the penultimate week of the 2024 NFL regular season. If results go according to plan, the Los Angeles Chargers, Denver Broncos, and the Los Angeles Rams can all become postseason participants.
The Chargers can clinch a playoff berth by defeating the New England Patriots in Week 17. After losing three of four games, the Chargers bounced back with a victory over their division rivals, the Denver Broncos. Securing a postseason ticket will be a good start to Jim Harbaugh’s coaching tenure in Los Angeles.
Meanwhile, the Broncos can join the playoffs by earning a road victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. In addition to getting a postseason slot, a win is a nice recovery from their loss to the Chargers. Conversely, the Bengals keep their playoff hopes alive by defeating the Broncos. However, it won’t be until Week 18 when they’ll know their fate.
Finally, the Rams can secure the division title and a playoff ticket by defeating the Arizona Cardinals, while the Seattle Seahawks lose in their Week 17 Thursday Night Football game against the Chicago Bears. Likewise, the Rams can clinch with a win against the Cardinals and have superior strength of victory over Seattle if the Seahawks defeat the Bears.
-Lance Fernandez