NFL 2020 SEASON - THE PLAYOFF PICTURE BEGINS TO TAKE SHAPE

NFL PLAYOFF PICTURE AND STANDINGS AFTER WEEK 13

The final few games of the weekend have been played out and the notable result was the Washington Football Team (5-7) defeating the previously unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers (11-1) 23-17 at Heinz Stadium, Pittsburgh. The Steelers are still the no1 seed in the AFC for now although last years champions Kansas City Chiefs have secured their slow and are 11-1 in the AFC West. The Top seed at present over in the NFC are New Orleans Saints (10-2) with Green Bay and LA Rams 

In a change to the regular play off process only one team this year in each conference will have a bye week while there are play off berths for the rest. Here we will have a browse of each conference as it currently stands after week 13 of the regular season;

AFC

As mentioned the Pittsburgh Steelers lead the way in the AFC North on 11-1 while on their heels are Cleveland Browns 9-3. The South sees a battle for the division between Tennessee Titans and Indianapolis Colts who are both on 8-4, then the East it's a shoot out between the Buffalo Bills (9-3) and Miami Dolphins (8-4) but they are still in the cross hairs of Bill Belichick's New England Patriots who have begun a late surge for a play off place. Finally in the AFC West we see last year's Super Bowl winners Kansas City Chiefs (11-1) lead the way again with Las Vegas making a late move for a play off berth. 

NFC

The NFC has Green Bay Packers (9-3) leading the way in the North, but the No 1 seed in the NFC currently sits with the New Orleans Saints (10-2) in the South and there could be a shoot out here between Aaron Rodgers and Drew Brees. In the NFC East there's the rare possibility that a team with a losing record in the regular season could reach the play offs as the division is full of poor sides at present, both Washington and New York Giants have a 5-7 record. Finally in the NFC West the LA Rams lead the way along with Seattle Seahawks the latter have an easier fixture this weekend playing the NY Jets and should win that one. 

All roads lead to a conclusion with Super Bowl LV which will be taking place in Tampa Bay, Florida on Sunday 7th February 2021.