The remaining schedules for each of the playoff contenders could play a key role in their run toward the postseason.
Here's a look a the remaining schedules for the top teams from each conference.
AFC
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Team/Record
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Wk. 17
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Comment
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Tennessee (12-3)
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Dal.
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Clinched playoff berth. Win or a Bal. loss clinches home-field advantage throughout playoffs
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Oakland (11-4)
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Car.
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Clinched playoff berth. Win clinches AFC West.
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Baltimore (11-4)
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NYJ
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Clinched playoff berth. A win and Tenn. loss clinches home-field throughout
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Denver (11-5)
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def. S.F. (38-9)
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Clinched playoff berth. An Oakland loss clinches AFC West
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Miami (10-5)
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at N.E.
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A win and they're AFC East champs. Can still miss playoffs
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N.Y. Jets (9-6)
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at Bal.
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A win and they're in. Win and Mia. loss clinches AFC East
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Indianapolis (9-6)
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Min.
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Staying alive -- a win and a loss by either Mia. or NYJ (or a tie) and they're in
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Pittsburgh (8-7)
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at S.D.
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Clinging to hope -- needs a win and losses by Indy and NYJ
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