2018 N.F.L. Playoff Picture: The Paths That Remain for Each Team

Author: JOSH KATZ and KEVIN QUEALY / Source: New York Times

The charts below list the full range of outcomes for teams that are already in or have a mathematical shot at the playoffs. Some teams’ trees are wildly convoluted, while others are more straightforward. Note: We did not include ties — which exponentially increase the charts’ complexity — because teams rarely tie.

These trees are based on our interactive playoff simulator, which was created to let you explore all the ways the season could end for your team.

New England Patriots (10-5)

Jets at PatriotsWeek 17Chiefs at SeahawksWeek 16Steelers at SaintsWeek 16Browns at RavensWeek 17Colts at TitansWeek 17Jaguars at TexansWeek 17Raiders at ChiefsWeek 17Chargers at BroncosWeek 17

Pittsburgh Steelers (8-5-1)

Steelers at SaintsWeek 16Bengals at SteelersWeek 17Browns at RavensWeek 17

Baltimore Ravens (9-6)

Browns at RavensWeek 17Steelers at SaintsWeek 16Packers at JetsWeek 16Bengals at SteelersWeek 17Jaguars at TexansWeek 17Colts at TitansWeek 17Chargers at BroncosWeek 17Dolphins at BillsWeek 17