Buckle up, folks … the NFL playoff race is about to get real.

As usual, Week 15 features plenty of opportunities for teams to clinch playoff berths, first-round byes and more.

We run through all of the relevant playoff scenarios below, along with each team’s chances of making the dance, earning a first-round bye and securing the No. 1 overall seeds in the AFC/NFC.

Standings and odds as of Monday morning.

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Week 15 NFL Playoff Picture, Odds

Teams are ordered by the current playoff standings. Projections below are from our Bet Labs simulations, which run each team’s remaining schedule 10,000 times.

NFC Playoff Picture, Odds

The Rams’ massive upset loss to the Eagles will make securing the No. 1 seed very difficult, especially if the Saints beat the Panthers on Monday Night Football.

Philadelphia, meanwhile, kept its playoff hopes alive after winning as 13.5-point underdogs on Sunday Night Football.

The Bears clinched the NFC North on Sunday with a win over the Packers, but there’s little chance they can earn a first-round bye.

The Cowboys lost to the Colts on Sunday, failing to clinch the NFC East, but little changes with their playoff chances as they’re a near-lock to make the dance.

Seattle lost to the 49ers in overtime, but it didn’t change its playoff seeding at all (still in the No. 5 slot), and its odds to make the playoffs won’t go down much, either.

After beating the Dolphins at home on Sunday, the Vikings maintained their spot as the 6-seed in the NFC.

1. New Orleans Saints (11-2)

Chance to make the playoffs: 100%
Chance to win division: 100%
Chance to get first-round bye: 95.9%
Chance to get No. 1 seed: 85.3%

2. Los Angeles Rams (11-3)

Chance to make the playoffs: 100%
Chance to win division: 100%
Chance to get first-round bye: 88.8%
Chance to get No. 1 seed: 13.6%

3. Chicago Bears (10-4)

Chance to make the playoffs: 100%
Chance to win division: 100%
Chance to get first-round bye: 15.3%
Chance to get No. 1 seed: 1.2%

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4. Dallas Cowboys (8-6)

Chance to make the playoffs: 96.4%
Chance to win division: 94.2%
Chance to get first-round bye: 0.0%
Chance to get No. 1 seed: 0.0%

5. Seattle Seahawks (8-6)

Chance to make the playoffs: 98.7%
Chance to win division: 0.0%
Chance to get first-round bye: 0.0%
Chance to get No. 1 seed: 0.0%

6. Minnesota Vikings (7-6-1)

Chance to make the playoffs: 43.2%
Chance to win division: 0.0%
Chance to get first-round bye: 0.0%
Chance to get No. 1 seed: 0.0%

7. Philadelphia Eagles (7-7)

Chance to make the playoffs: 42.1%
Chance to win division: 5.2%
Chance to get first-round bye: 0.0%
Chance to get No. 1 seed: 0.0%

8. Washington Redskins (7-7)

Chance to make the playoffs: 11.1%
Chance to win division: 0.6%
Chance to get first-round bye: 0.0%
Chance to get No. 1 seed: 0.0%

9. Carolina Panthers (6-7)

Chance to make the playoffs: 8.4%
Chance to win division: 0.0%
Chance to get first-round bye: 0.0%
Chance to get No. 1 seed: 0.0%

Current NFC Wild Card Bracket

No. 6 Minnesota Vikings at No. 3 Chicago Bears
No. 5 Seattle Seahawks at No. 4 Dallas Cowboys
BYES: New Orleans Saints and Los Angeles Rams

AFC Playoff Picture, Odds

After the Texans’ win over the Jets on Saturday night, Houston temporarily moved into the No. 2 spot in the AFC.

The Patriots’ loss to the Steelers solidified that Houston would indeed end the week with a one-game lead on New England for the No. 2 seed.

Before beating New England, the Steelers were at risk of falling out of the playoffs altogether, but with their victory, they’re back in first place in the AFC North.

Baltimore and Indy both won on Sunday, but neither gained any ground after the Steelers won. The Colts remain on the outside looking in, losing the tiebreaker the Ravens due to having a worse record against AFC opponents.

After playing on Thursday night, the Chiefs and Chargers are locked into the No. 1 and 5 seeds, respectively, for now. That could change as soon as next week, as both have difficult matchups looming. (KC goes to Seattle; LA gets Baltimore at home.)

The Chiefs still control their own destiny: If they win out, they’ll secure the No. 1 seed in the AFC.

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