Five spots are all set in the AFC, while the NFC has locked down four postseason berths. Here are the playoff-clinching scenarios for this weekend.

The NFL's Christmas doubleheader carries significant postseason implications, none more so than the Chiefs' win over the Steelers.

Even after being eliminated from playoff contention in Week 16, the Dallas Cowboys (7-8) demonstrated their commitment to finishing the season on a high note by first defeating the NFC South-leading Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26-24 on Sunday Night Football.

On Sunday afternoon, the Eagles (12-3) will look to wrap up the NFC East at home against the biggest rival, the Dallas Cowboys (7-8). The game will be played at Lincoln Financial at 1:00 PM EST after getting flexed out of the late afternoon spot for the Minnesota Vikings (13-2) colossal matchup against the Green Bay Packers (11-4).

The football bounces away from DeVonta Smith after the Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver dropped a pass during an NFL game against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly eyeing some additional depth at quarterback amid injuries to Jalen Hurts and Kenny Pickett. Per NFL Network's

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is in danger of missing Week 17 due to a concussion he suffered in Week 16.