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Chiefs’ Week 15 Playoff Elimination Scenarios Explained

Chiefs’ Week 15 Playoff Elimination Scenarios Explained

Summary

The Kansas City Chiefs can be eliminated from the NFL playoffs this weekend. Their chances depend on their game against the Los Angeles Chargers and three other games occurring at the same time.

Key Facts

  • The Chiefs must lose to the Los Angeles Chargers for their playoff elimination scenarios to activate.
  • If the Chiefs win, their playoff chances increase from 13% to 19%.
  • If the Chiefs lose to the Chargers, their playoff chances drop below 1%.
  • The Buffalo Bills must beat the New England Patriots for the Chiefs to be eliminated.
  • The Jacksonville Jaguars need to defeat the New York Jets as part of the elimination scenario.
  • The Houston Texans must win against the Arizona Cardinals for the Chiefs to be out.
  • All the games affecting Chiefs' playoff chances happen at the same time on Sunday morning.
  • By Sunday afternoon, the Chiefs' season might be over if the elimination scenarios occur.

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