Week 15 begins with a game the Buccaneers need to win if they want to stay in first place in the NFC South, and continues with several other games that have playoff implications. Here’s how the NFL playoff picture looks heading into Thursday Night Football in Week 15:

AFC Playoff Picture

DIVISION LEADERS

1. Broncos (11-2) If they win out, they’re the No. 1 seed in the AFC, as they own the tiebreaker over the Patriots.

2. Patriots (11-2) Their lead in the AFC East looks safe, but to earn the No. 1 seed they have to hope the Broncos lose a game.

3. Jaguars (9-4) After beating the Colts, they’re the clear favorites in the AFC South.

4. Steelers (7-6) Got their biggest win of the season in Baltimore.

WILD CARDS

5. Chargers (9-4) First in the wild card race thanks to a better AFC record

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