NFL playoff picture 2021: Standings, brackets, scenarios after Christmas Day games, plus Week 16 outlook

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Los Angeles Chargers
FPI chances to make playoffs: 71% FPI chances to win division: 6% Current projected first-round matchup: at Patriots
The Chargers are in a good position for a wild-card playoff berth. The FPI is giving the Bills a great chance to make the playoffs, and their game at the Patriots gives them a chance to take over the AFC East lead. The Patriots are favored in that game for a number of reasons, and rightfully so, but if you had told the Bills a few weeks ago that they would have a chance to retake the division lead in late December, they would have considered themselves fortunate. Dallas Cowboys – x
FPI chances to make playoffs: Clinched FPI chances to win division: 99% Current projected first-round matchup: vs. Vikings
The 49ers’ loss Thursday night clinched a playoff spot for the Cowboys. Arizona Cardinals
FPI chances to make playoffs: 99% FPI chances to win division: 43% Current projected first-round matchup: at Buccaneers
The Cardinals can clinch a playoff spot Sunday despite their three-game losing streak.
