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Associated Press
NEW YORK - The Chicago Bears already own the NFC North title and could be joined by champions in several other NFL divisions this weekend.
Indianapolis simply has to beat Jacksonville on Sunday to win the AFC South. Even if the Colts lose, they will clinch a playoff berth if the New York Jets, Cincinnati, Denver and Kansas City all lose.
New England will win the AFC East with a victory over Miami and a loss by the Jets to Buffalo.
San Diego gets the AFC West pennant with a win over Denver and a Kansas City loss or tie. If the Chargers and Broncos tie and the Chiefs fall to Baltimore, the Chargers also win the division.
If defending conference champion Seattle beats Arizona and San Francisco loses to Green Bay, the Seahawks win the NFC West. Seattle also could tie and grab the division crown if the 49ers lose and the Rams also lose or tie.
Dallas clinches a playoff berth by beating New Orleans and getting losses by Philadelphia and Atlanta, plus losses or ties by Minnesota, St. Louis and San Francisco.
The Saints would clinch at least a wild-card spot by beating the Cowboys and having Carolina and Philadelphia both lose and Minnesota lose or tie; or have the New York Giants and Falcons lose and the Vikings lose or tie; or have the Eagles and Falcons fall while the Vikings lose or tie.
Baltimore gets at least a wild-card berth from AFC North if it wins at Kansas City while the Jets, Bengals and Broncos lose.
The Chargers also could earn a playoff spot by winning and having the Jets lose or tie, or having Cincinnati lose while the Chargers win.
Chicago also can clinch home-field advantage in the NFC with a victory and losses by Dallas and Seattle.
Only Oakland and Detroit have been eliminated from playoff contention.