Which NFL teams could play spoiler in the playoff hunt? – USA TODAY
With three weeks remaining in the NFL regular season, an overwhelming majority of the league still has a shot at the playoffs – even if some of those postseason dreams may be farfetched.
Only five teams – the Jacksonville Jaguars, Detroit Lions, Houston Texans, New York Jets and Chicago Bears – have been officially eliminated from contention. But with only 14 playoff slots available, many more teams will see their playoff hopes fade in short order. Yet some of those teams could still end up shaping the postseason by dealing a crucial loss to an opponent in contention.
