NFL Research: Most Teams Still in Super Bowl Contention in 20 Years
A total of 24 teams are still vying for a spot in the Super Bowl as the regular season enters its final two weeks. According to NFL Research, this number ties for the most teams still in contention at this stage in the past 20 years.
Potential Division Clinches for Buccaneers, Ravens, Dolphins, Jaguars, and Chiefs
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Baltimore Ravens, Miami Dolphins, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Kansas City Chiefs have the opportunity to clinch their respective divisions this week. These teams will be looking to secure their spots in the playoffs and continue their journey towards the Super Bowl.
49ers Eyeing No. 1 Seed
The San Francisco 49ers have a chance to clinch the coveted No. 1 seed for the second time since 2000. With strong performances in the remaining games, they aim to secure home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, giving them a significant advantage in their Super Bowl aspirations.
Steelers Pursue Impressive Record
The Pittsburgh Steelers have had a challenging 2023 season, marked by injuries and coaching changes. However, a victory against the Seattle Seahawks would grant them their 20th consecutive season with a .500 record or better. This feat would place them just one year shy of the record set by the Dallas Cowboys from 1965 to 1985.
Cowboys Aim to Extend Streak
The Dallas Cowboys have already secured a playoff spot and have their sights set on breaking records. A win against the Detroit Lions on Saturday night would give them their 16th straight regular-season home victory, joining the New England Patriots as the only teams since 2000 to achieve this milestone.
Furthermore, the Cowboys have the opportunity to make history by becoming the first team in NFL history to score at least 30 points in eight home games within a single regular season. They could also become the fifth team of all-time to score at least 300 points at home in a single regular season, according to NFL Research.
Week 17 Matchups
Here are the key matchups scheduled for Week 17:
- Cowboys vs. Lions – 8:15 pm ET on 12/30
- Bills vs. Patriots – 1 pm ET on 12/31
- Bears vs. Falcons – 1 pm ET on 12/31
- Colts vs. Raiders – 1 pm ET on 12/31
- Giants vs. Rams – 1 pm ET on 12/31
- Eagles vs. Cardinals – 1 pm ET on 12/31
- Buccaneers vs. Saints – 1 pm ET on 12/31
- Commanders vs. 49ers – 1 pm ET on 12/31
- Jaguars vs. Panthers – 1 pm ET on 12/31
- Ravens vs. Dolphins – 1 pm ET on 12/31
- Texans vs. Titans – 1 pm ET on 12/31
- Seahawks vs. Steelers – 4:05 pm ET on 12/31
- Broncos vs. Chargers – 4:25 pm ET on 12/31
- Chiefs vs. Bengals – 4:25 pm ET on 12/31
- Vikings vs. Packers – 8:20 pm ET on 12/31
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