NFL playoff picture 2021 – Week 15 standings, bracket, clinching scenarios and postseason outlook

Hooray! Despite one of the most wide-open NFL postseason races in recent history, we finally have an actual, genuine playoff team. The Packers broke the seal on Sunday afternoon, not only clinching a spot in the NFC bracket but also the NFC North title. But in a turn of events that fits the theme of this season, no other teams have hit their clinching scenarios.

As of this moment, 13 of the NFL’s 14 playoff spots remain open, and only five teams are officially eliminated. (The Bears joined the eliminated bunch on Monday.)…