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2020 NFL playoff scenarios heading into Week 17

We’re one Sunday away from the regular-season finish line and the race for the final NFL playoff spots remains tight.

Still unclaimed in the NFC: the No. 1 seed, the East champion and two wild-card berths.

Still unclaimed in the AFC: the South champion, and all three wild-card berths.

Here’s a look at the playoff field, and who needs what to get in the tournament for the Lombardi Trophy:

AFC

Kansas City Chiefs (14-1): The defending Super Bowl champions will be the No. 1 seed for the second time in three postseasons.