Titans playoff chances: Can Tennessee still make playoffs going into Week 17?

The Tennessee Titans are spiraling as the regular season comes to a close, and their playoff chances have gotten worse and worse by the week. Things don't get easier in Week 17 when the Titans host the Dallas Cowboys on . Kickoff is set for 8:15 p.m. ET and Tennessee is a ten-point underdog at DraftKings Sportsbook.

Titans playoff chances

Record: 7-8
Odds to make playoffs: Yes +175, No -225; AFC South +175
Remaining opponents: Week 17 vs. Cowboys, Week 18 @ Jaguars

The Titans are in a bit of an odd situation. The winner of the Week 18 game against the Jaguars wins the AFC South and claims the No. 4 seed. The loser likely ends up eliminated from playoff contention. However, the loser heads into Week 17 with an outside shot at winning a wild card berth. They'll need help from the other three teams sitting at 7-8, but the chance remains.

Of course, for the Titans to keep that hope alive, they'll need to first beat the Cowboys. Dallas still has a shot at the NFC East title following Jalen Hurts' shoulder injury. They're still long-shots to get it done, but it seems unlikely they rest players until they're locked into the wild card position.

Current playoff standings

1. Jaguars, 7-8
2. Titans, 7-8
3. Colts, 4-9-1
4. Texans, 2-12-1

6. Chargers, 8-6
7. Dolphins, 8-7

8. Patriots, 7-8
9. Titans, 7-8
10. Jets, 7-8
11. Steelers, 7-8
12. Raiders, 6-9

  
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