UP FOR GRABS NFL playoffs



The Bears, Giants, Panthers, Jaguars and Redskins all could clinch playoff spots this weekend, joining the five teams already in.
Indianapolis (13-1), Cincinnati (11-3) and New England (9-5) have clinched their divisions. Denver (11-3) is assured at least a wild-card spot and could clinch the West by winning at home Saturday against Oakland.
Jacksonville (10-4) could earn a wild-card spot with a win at Houston but can be seeded no better than fifth in the AFC because Indianapolis already has clinched the AFC South and home field for the playoffs. The Jaguars also could get in if they lose and Kansas City and Pittsburgh are beaten.
In the NFC, Chicago, New York and Carolina (all 10-4), can clinch the North, East and South to join Seattle (12-2). The Seahawks already have won the West and can clinch home field by beating the Colts in Seattle on Saturday.
The Bears clinch with a win Sunday at Green Bay, and the Giants with a victory at Washington on Saturday. Carolina needs a win over Dallas at home on Saturday combined with a Tampa Bay loss to Atlanta to win its division.
Washington (8-6) can earn a wild-card spot with a victory over the Giants and losses by Dallas, Minnesota and Atlanta. The Giants can get one even if they lose that game. That would happen if either Minnesota loses at Baltimore on Sunday or Tampa Bay loses and Chicago wins.
The Bears can clinch a wild-card spot if they lose and Washington or Tampa Bay loses.
Associated Press
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