The Arizona Cardinals, New Orleans Saints and Tennessee Titans have all been eliminated from NFL playoff contention after suffering defeats in Week 13.
The Cardinals were beaten 20-17 away at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, leaving them rock bottom of the NFC West with a 3-9 record, while the now 2-10 Saints are also at the foot of the NFC South after a 21-17 loss at the Miami Dolphins.
As for the Titans, the basement boys of the AFC South, their miserable season continued with a 25-3 drubbing at home to the Jacksonville Jaguars that has left them 1-11.
A fourth NFL franchise could also be dumped out of playoff contention later on Sunday, with the Las Vegas Raiders in need of a win over the Los Angeles Chargers to keep their faint hopes alive.
Heading into their battle with the Chargers, Pete Carroll’s Raiders are 2-9 for the season after five consecutive losses.
New Orleans Saints were one of three NFL teams eliminated from playoff contention Sunday
One team that managed to avoid playoff elimination in Week 13 was the New York Jets.
A game-winning field goal at the death from Nick Folk earned the Jets a precious victory over the Atlanta Falcons, improving their record to 3-9.
More to follow.
