Chargers, Cardinals, Vikings clinch divisions
Published: December 20th, 2009 | Tags: Arizona Cardinals, Minnesota Vikings, NFL playoffs, Philadelphia Eagles, San Diego Chargers
With all but two games in Week 15 in the books, here’s a look around the league at the teams who clinched this week, and those who were eliminated.
- The Chargers, who had already secured a playoff spot, clinched the AFC West by defeating the Bengals 27-24 and with the Broncos’ 20-19 loss to the Raiders.
- The Eagles clinched a playoff spot courtesy a 27-13 win over the 49ers, and the win by the Cowboys on Saturday night. The 49ers were eliminated with the loss.
- The Cardinals clinched the NFC West with a 31-24 win over the Lions and the loss by the 49ers.
- In the NFC North, the Vikings clinched the divison courtesy of the Packers’ loss to the Steelers.
The following teams were eliminated from the playoffs in Week 15: Falcons, Panthers, Seahawks, Bills and 49ers.
Here’s an up-to-date look at the playoff picture and current seedings.
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