What is the NFL playoff picture looking like after Week 15 and the Saturday games of Week 16? Who improved their positions and seeding with positive results, and who is headed in the wrong direction?

Here's the NFL playoff picture update with fewer two weeks left in the 2018 regular season.

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Who would be in:

1. Chiefs (11-3), first in AFC West

The Chiefs missed their chance to clinch the division in Week 15 after blowing the two-touchdown lead against the Chargers at homet. They have the division record tiebreaker and still control both the West and the race for the No. 1 seed, but they also have a tough game against the red-hot Seahawks on the road next week. What's left: at SEA, vs. OAK

2. Texans (10-4), first in AFC South

The Texans jumped the Patriots by taking carre of the Jets and then the Patriots losing. They still couldn't clinch a playoff berth in Week 15, but they will lock up the division title with one more win. What's left: at PHI, vs. JAX

3. Patriots (9-5), first in AFC East

The Patriots continued their road woes in Pittsburgh and missed an opportunity to clinch another division title with the Dolphins losing. In the bigger picture, their chances of jumping up to a bye position, let alone No. 1 and home-field advantage, are much slimmer. Now they need the Texans to lose one and the Chiefs to lose two. What's left: vs. BUF, vs. NYJ

4. Steelers (8-5-1), first in AFC North

The Steelers finally solved their Patriots problem at the right time to maintain their half-game division lead over the surging Ravens after WEek 15 and also improve their own playoff chances to at least fall back on a wild card. There's still pressure for the game against the Saints with the Ravens winning again. What's left: at NO, vs. CIN

5. Chargers (11-4), wild card

The Chargers cooled off at home on Saturday night as their latest late-game rally attempt against a top AFC foe, the Ravens, was thwarted by two late turnovers. The Chiefs, who hold the division record tiebreaker, can now win the division with a win against the Seahawks on Sunday night. Otherwise, it comes down to the results of Week 17. What's left: at DEN

6. Ravens (9-6), wild card

The Ravens, by beating the Chargers, stayed ahead of the victorious Titans in the battle for this second wild-card spot. They also would jump to first place in the AFC North should the Steelers lose on Sunday at the Saints. They can also end up as high as No. 3 if the Patriots also lose to the Bills. What's left: vs. CLE

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Who's knocking on the door:

7. Titans (9-6)

8. Colts (8-6)

9. Dolphins (7-7)

The Titans' comeback win over the Redskins on Saturday night allowed them to keep pace with the Ravens, but they lose the head-to-head tiebreaker for the wild-card there. Should the Ravens move into first in the North with a Steelers loss, either the Titans or the Colts (if they beat the Giants on Sunday) would jump over the Steelers for No. 6.

Who's out:

10. Browns (6-7-1)

11. Broncos (6-8)

12. Bengals (6-8)

13. Bills (5-9)

14. Jaguars (4-10)

15. Jets (4-10)

16. Raiders (3-11)

The Bills were the only team to win from this group last Sunday. The Broncos were eliminated after losing Saturday and then the Titans winning Sunday. The Bengals were eliminated after the Steelers, Colts and Titans all won in Week 15. The Browns were eliminated when the Titans and then the Ravens won in Week 16.

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NFC

Who would be in:

1. Saints (12-2), NFC South champions

Last week, the Saints jumped back over the Rams in the race for home-field advantage. This week, the beat the Panthers and are now one game away from clinching the No. 1 seed. They finish with two of the most inconsistent contenders in league in their final two games. What's left: vs. PIT, vs. CAR

2. Rams (11-3), NFC West champions

The Rams have now dropped two in a row, and their chance for the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage will take another hit if the Saints win Monday night. They need to win out to at least avoid losing the second bye to the Bears, to whom they also lost on the road. What's left: at ARI, vs. SF

3. Bears (10-4), NFC North champions

The Bears avenged their Week 1 loss to the Packers at home, both eliminating their rivals and clinching the division title, going from worst to first. They also gained a game on the losing Cowboys to better secure the No. 3 seed. They're still a long shot to jump the Rams, whom they beat in Week 14, for No. 2. What's left: at SF, at MIN

4. Cowboys (8-6), first in NFC East

The Cowboys failed to clinch the division by losing in shutout fashion to the Colts. They will need to try again next week regardless of what happens to the Eagles after the Redskins won. What's left: vs. TB, at NYG

5. Seahawks (8-6), wild card

The Seahawks were unable to clinch their playoff spot with the loss in San Francisco, so they will need to try again next week in a much tougher home game against the Chiefs. Their chances might come down to Week 17 against the Cardinals. What's left: vs. KC, vs. ARI

6. Vikings (7-6-1), wild card

The Vikings rebounded from the big losses to the Seahawks to maintain this position after rebounding at home against the Dolphins. They're looking good for this spot now with little competition beyond the Redskins What's left: at DET, vs. CHI

Who's knocking on the door:

7. Eagles (7-7)

8. Redskins (7-8)

9. Panthers (6-8)

The Redskins stayed alive in the division and wild-card race by winning on a last-second field goal in Jacksonville in Week 15, but put themselves on ice in Tennnessee. The Eagles jumped the Redskins in Week 16 by beating the Rams in primetime. The Panthers were under major pressure to match at home against the Saints on Monday night, but they failed and now have no Cam Newton.

Who's out:

10. Packers (5-8-1)

11. Buccaneers (5-9)

12. Lions (5-9)

13. Giants (5-9)

14. Falcons (5-9)

15. 49ers (4-10)

16. Cardinals (3-11)

The Cardinals and 49ers got plenty of company here, as the Packers, Buccaneers, Lions and Giants all lost to join the victorious Falcons in elimination.