Indianapolis Colts playoffs: Updated elimination scenario, AFC standings, playoff picture for Week 17

saturday update: The Colts were officially eliminated from playoff contention when the Houston Texans beat the Los Angeles Chargers 20-16 on Saturday night.

The Indianapolis Colts may or may not be in a do-or-die situation in Week 17 when they host the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Their playoff picture could be resolved Saturday afternoon when the Houston Texans travel to face the Los Angeles Chargers. The Colts are underdogs at home by 5.5 points against the Jaguars, while the Texans are underdogs by 1.5 points on the road against the Chargers.

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AFC South standings

The Colts eliminated themselves from AFC South contention in Week 16 when they lost to the 49ers on Monday night football. That race depends on the Jaguars and Texans.

1. Jacksonville Jaguars: 11-4 (secured playoff qualification)

Updated AFC Playoff Image

The Colts’ only chance of making the playoffs requires them to win their final two games and the Texans to lose their final two games. This would move the Colts to seventh place and the final wild card spot. In Week 17, the Texans face the Chargers on Saturday at 4:30 pm ET. If the Texans win or tie against the Chargers, the Colts are eliminated. Plus, if the Colts lose or tie against the Jaguars on Sunday, Indianapolis is eliminated.

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1. Denver Broncos 13-3 (ensured playoff berth)

2. New England Patriots 12-3 (secured playoff qualification)

3. Jacksonville Jaguars 11-4 (secured playoff qualification)

5. Los Angeles Chargers 11-4 (secured playoff qualification)

6. Buffalo Bills 11-4 (secured playoff qualification)

AFC teams eliminated from playoffs