NFL playoff picture entering Week 18: Unprecedented outcomes possible after Bills-Bengals game canceled

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Chris Bumbaca (BOOMbaca) breaks down the AFC playoff possibilities after the cancellation of the Bill vs. Bengals week 17 game. More details ➡️

They're 0-for-2 without injured QB Jalen Hurts, failing twice to wrap up NFC's No. 1 seed, and may be without him again Sunday. But Philly can still clinch home field and a first-round bye by beating a wild-card Giants team ticketed for the sixth seed and with little reason not to rest its prominent players. They have a chance at the NFC's top spot thanks to their 9-2 record in intraconference games.

In addition, the Cowboys have a path to the No. 1 seed if they beat Washington while Philadelphia and San Francisco both stumble Sunday.Big Blue is back in postseason for the first time since 2016. Now Giants wait to see who finishes third and hosts them in wild-card round. They may currently be slotted seventh, courtesy of their 48-45 Week 4 win at Detroit, but 'Hawks don't control their postseason fortunes. They advance with a win and loss by Green Bay.

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