The NFL released its playoff scenarios update for Week 15, explaining the Seahawks actually could become the first of seven teams to clinch playoff spots or seeds with a win over the Rams Thursday in Seattle.
The Lions and Giants also can clinch playoff spots with wins and help, while the Cowboys can clinch home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs with a unique scenario: a win Sunday night over the Buccaneers and a tie in the Lions-Giants game.
Check out all the different playoff storylines for this week.
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The Miami Dolphins (8-5) and Washington Redskins (7-5-1) are the first teams out of the playoffs in their respective conferences.