2021 NFL playoff races, standings: Vikings back in NFC race with win over Packers; Colts still out in wild AFC

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Remaining schedule: at Saints, vs. Patriots, at Buccaneers, vs. Panthers, at Patriots, vs. Falcons, vs. Jets
Miami Dolphins
What to know: The Dolphins have won three in a row and are still three games out of first place in the AFC East.
Remaining schedule: vs. Browns, at Steelers, at Browns, vs. Packers, at Bengals, vs. Rams, vs. Steelers
Cincinnati Bengals
What to know: The Bengals trail the Ravens by a game in the AFC North and are currently the No. 5 seed in the conference standings.
Remaining schedule: vs. Steelers, vs. Chargers, at 49ers, at Broncos, vs. Ravens, vs. Chiefs, at Browns
Pittsburgh Steelers
What to know: The tie is certainly hurting Pittsburgh’s chances in the AFC playoff race, as the Steelers currently have possession of the No. 8 seed in the conference after Sunday’s loss to the Chargers.
Remaining schedule: vs. Jets, vs. Colts, vs. Seahawks, at Jaguars, vs. Chargers, at 49ers, vs. Titans
Jacksonville Jaguars
What to know: The Jaguars are tied for the worst record in the AFC. They lose a tiebreaker to Houston since the Texans beat them in Week 1 – giving Jacksonville a better draft position.
