Published 14:42 IST, December 17th 2019

NFL Playoffs: AFC, NFC standings after Week 15 that witnessed multiple records being made

NFL Playoffs: The Seahawks and the Buffalo Bills were the latest teams to secure their playoff spot in Week 15. Meanwhile, the Cowboys got back to winning ways.

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With two weeks of regular NFL season action left to go, final pieces in jigsaw puzzle of NFL playoffs are falling into place. Buffalo Bills and Seattle Seahawks were latest NFL teams to secure a playoffs berth in Week 15. As we head into Week 16, here is a look at playoffs picture, as it stands.

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Seattle Seahawks scrape through to playoffs

When LA Rams headed to AT&T Stadium on Sunday, few expected Dallas Cowboys to emerge winners against a side with a winning record heading into game. Pro Bowl running back Ezekiel Elliott, however, played poured water over Rams' hopes of making NFL playoffs. As a result, Seattle Seahawks secured ir NFL Playoffs berth and sit at top of NFC rth, thanks to 49ers loss against Atlanta Falcons. Seahawks currently own tiebreaker against Packers and Week 17 game against 49ers could very well settle division.

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Dallas Cowboys still in race

As things stand, Dallas Cowboys are NFC East leaders, but only just. Philadelphia Eagles have same 7-7 record as Cowboys. However, Cowboys and Eagles go head to head in Week 16. A win against Eagles would clinch division and . 4 seed for Cowboys. A loss, however, will back Cowboys into a corner. Jason Garrett's side will n need to win against Washington Redskins and hope that Giants stomp to victory over Eagles in Week 17. 

NFL Standings: AFC

Baltimore Ravens will be looking to secure top seed and home-field advant throughout AFC Playoffs when y face off against Cleveland Browns next week. Patriots are unlikely to clinch top seed considering that Ravens own tiebreaker against m, but Patriots can still secure a first-round bye if y maintain ir one-game lead over Chiefs. As things stand, Chiefs will host Pittsburgh Steelers in wild-card round. Texans, Steelers and Bills round up or NFL Playoffs berths, while Titans remain in mix, but only just.

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NFL Standings: NFC

Seattle Seahawks registered a thumping win over Panrs to clinch an NFL Playoffs spot. For time being, Seahawks are top seed in NFC. Packers were outscored in fourth quarter against Chicago Bears but held on to secure a playoffs spot in Week 15. A win against Vikings or Lions will secure NFC rth for Packers. Saints marched over Colts with a dominating 34-7 win on Monday night and are currently third in a tiebreak with Seahawks and Packers courtesy of ir conference record.

Cowboys, 49ers and Vikings wrap up rest of playoffs spots in NFC after Week 15. Eagles could secure division if y register a win against Cowboys in Week 16. However, y would still need Cowboys to lose in Week 17 for division title. Rams still have an outside chance despite that resounding loss against Cowboys. If Rams were to win ir last two games and Vikings were to lose ir last two games, Rams could still make it through to playoffs. 

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12:04 IST, December 17th 2019