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Week 16: Who clinched what

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Posted: Tuesday December 22, 1998 12:06 AM

NEW YORK (AP) -- Five teams were in going into the week, and six more -- Green Bay, Dallas, Jacksonville, Buffalo, New England and Miami -- clinched playoff spots this weekend. At least one spot (the last NFC wild card) will be decided in Week 17. Here's what teams accomplished this week:

Minnesota Vikings (14-1): Clinched home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs with win over Jaguars.

Denver Broncos (13-2): Have clinched AFC West title and home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs.

Atlanta Falcons (13-2): Clinched NFC West title and a first-round bye when the 49ers lost to the Patriots.

New York Jets (11-4): Clinched AFC East title with win over Bills. Can clinch first-round playoff bye with a Jacksonville loss.

San Francisco 49ers (11-4): Have clinched a playoff berth.

Jacksonville Jaguars (10-5): Clinched AFC Central title with the Oilers' loss to the Packers.

Green Bay Packers (10-5): Clinched playoff berth when the Buccaneers lost to Redskins on Sunday.

Miami Dolphins (10-5): Clinched wild-card spot with Monday night's win over Broncos.

Buffalo Bills (9-6): Clinched playoff berth with the Oilers' loss to the Packers.

New England Patriots (9-6): Clinched playoff berth with their win and Tennessee's loss.

Dallas Cowboys (9-6): Clinched NFC East title with win over the Eagles.

Arizona Cardinals (8-7): Can clinch playoff berth next week with a win against Chargers at home next week.

 

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