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

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 settled on Saturday afternoon when the Houston Texans travel to face the Los Angeles Chargers. The Colts are a 5.5-point home underdog against the Jaguars while the Texans are a 1.5-point road underdog against the Chargers.

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 is down to the Jaguars and Texans.

1. Jacksonville Jaguars: 11-4 (clinched playoff berth)
2. Houston Texans: 10-5
3. Indianapolis Colts: 8-7
4. Tennessee Titans: 3-12

Updated AFC playoff picture

The Colts only chance at a playoff berth requires them winning their final two games and the Texans losing their final two games. This would move the Colts into seventh place and they would hold the final wild card spot. In Week 17, the Texans face the Chargers on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. ET. If the Texans win or tie against the Chargers, the Colts are eliminated. Additionally, if the Colts lose or tie against the Jaguars on Sunday, Indianapolis is eliminated.

1. Denver Broncos 13-3 (clinched playoff berth)
2. New England Patriots 12-3 (clinched playoff berth)
3. Jacksonville Jaguars 11-4 (clinched playoff berth)
4. Pittsburgh Steelers 9-6
5. Los Angeles Chargers 11-4 (clinched playoff berth)
6. Buffalo Bills 11-4 (clinched playoff berth)
7. Houston Texans 10-5
8. Indianapolis Colts 8-7
9. Baltimore Ravens 7-8

AFC teams eliminated from the playoffs

• Miami Dolphins
• Kansas City Chiefs
• Cincinnati Bengals
• New York Jets
• Cleveland Browns
• Tennessee Titans
• Las Vegas Raiders