The playoff picture is becoming clearer with four weeks left in the 2025 NFL regular season . Nine teams have already been eliminated from the playoffs, but no teams have clinched a postseason berth. That could change this weekend.

The Broncos can clinch a berth through two scenarios, while the Patriots could make it and win the AFC East if things go their way. In the NFC, the Rams simply have to win to secure a postseason spot.

Let's take a look at the clinching scenarios for each of these three teams.

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Denver Broncos (11-2)

The matchup: vs. Green Bay on Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS

How the Broncos can clinch a pl

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