Saints, Vikings can clinch playoff berths this week
Published: December 1st, 2009 | Tags: Clinching scenarios
Week 12 saw one team (Colts) clinch its division and four others (Browns, Lions, Rams, Bucs) eliminated from the playoffs. This week includes a few more clinching scenarios. Here they are:
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
New Orleans clinches NFC South division:
1) NO win or tie
2) ATL loss or tie
MINNESOTA VIKINGS
Minnesota clinches NFC North division:
1) MIN win + GB loss
Minnesota clinches playoff spot:
1) MIN win
2) MIN tie + NYG loss + ATL loss or tie
INDIANAPOLIS COLTS
Indianapolis clinches a first-round bye:
1) IND win + DEN loss or tie + NE loss or tie + CIN loss