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Who clinched what in Week 16 for the 2020 NFL playoffs

The playoff field is almost full, and now it’s all about positioning. We break down what was settled in Week 16.

Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Marquise Brown and offensive guard Bradley Bozeman during the third quarter against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium. Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports

The NFL closes out Week 16 on Monday with a game that could finalize one more division title. The Minnesota Vikings host the Green Bay Packers in the final Monday Night Football game of the season. If the Vikings win, they have an outside shot at winning the NFC North. If the Packers win, they clinch the division title.

Week 16 locked up a couple more playoff appearances, and started to settle some seeding. Saturday was a particularly busy day. The Houston Texans clinched the AFC South with a win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the New England Patriots clinched the AFC East with a win over the Buffalo Bills, and the Vikings clinched at least a wild card berth with the Los Angeles Rams loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

On Sunday, the Baltimore Ravens secured home field advantage through the AFC playoffs. They’re the only team to clinch more than just a division title thanks to the Kansas City Chiefs beating the Chicago Bears Sunday evening. The remaining first round byes and playoff positioning will be settled in Week 17.

2020 NFL playoff participants

NFC South champ: New Orleans Saints
NFC Wild Card (for now): Seattle Seahawks, Green Bay Packers, San Francisco 49ers, Minnesota Vikings

AFC North champ: Baltimore Ravens (No. 1 seed)
AFC West champ: Kansas City Chiefs
AFC East champ: New England Patriots
AFC South champ: Houston Texans
AFC Wild Card (for now): , Buffalo Bills