The picture is becoming (slightly) clearer.

However, with two weeks plus a Monday nighter remaining in this lengthened 2021 NFL regular season, 23 of the league's 32 teams remain within one game of a playoff spot.

Let's break down the state of the race following the 16th Sunday of the 2021 NFL campaign.

Playoff Picture Through 16 Weeks

AFC

1. Kansas City Chiefs (11-4)
2. Tennessee Titans (10-5)
3. Cincinnati Bengals (9-6)
4. Buffalo Bills (9-6)
5. Indianapolis Colts (9-6)
6. New England Patriots (9-6)
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