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NFL Playoff Picture Week 16: AFC, NFC Scenarios Ahead of Sunday's Games

Two division champions were crowned during Saturday's NFL action.

First, the Houston Texans secured the AFC South title with a 23-20 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It's the second straight year that Houston won its division, and the fourth time in five years. The Texans need a win in Week 17 to finish 11-5, the same record they had last season.

Next, the New England Patriots claimed their 11th straight AFC East title with a 24-17 win over the Bills. Buffalo kept the race close this season, but New England continued its dominance over the division.