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Now onto the post-season...
What an end to the NFL's regular season!
There were seven play-off spots still up for grabs and a high-scoring day saw the Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens, Indianapolis Colts and Los Angeles Rams all win to punch their ticket.
There was late drama as the Tennessee Titans - assured of a place after earlier results - clinched the AFC South for good measure.
The Green Bay Packers earned the top seed in the NFC Conference while the Chicago Bears sneaked in and the Miami Dolphins missed out. Click here for live score updates on the US primetime game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington, which will decide the final place.
Scroll down to read round-ups, follow the drama as it happened and watch clips of the best action. We'll be back next Saturday for live text coverage of all the wildcard games.
Game of the Day - Titans edge AFC South
Houston Texans 38-41 Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans just about claimed the AFC South aftera wild late finish to their victory at the Houston Texans saw two fieldgoals scored inside the last 22 seconds.
Ka'imi Fairbairn bootedHouston ahead from 51 yards after previously being 24-9 and 31-15 behind in thethird quarter, but Ryan Tannehill rallied quickly and hit A.J. Brown for a huge52-yard gain to set up a game-winning kick for Sam Sloman – albeit via theupright.
Running back Derrick Henrybecame just the eighth player to rush for 2,000 yards in a season with 250yards and two touchdowns in another monster game against Houston.
Deshaun Watson had 365yards passing and three touchdowns in an impressive display that showedHouston, who finish the season with a 4-12 record, have a star franchise quarterback if they can just find some othersupporting pieces for him.
The win saw the Titansedge out the Indianapolis Colts for the AFC South crown, despite them beatingthe Jacksonville Jaguars 24-18 before rushing to watch the end of thenail-biter in Houston.
Rookie Jonathan Taylor ranfor 253 yards and two touchdowns but the Colts had to settle for the seventhseed in the end and a trip to Buffalo next week. The win also meant the Miami Dolphins missed out on the play-offs, despite being 10-6.
Tennessee’s reward forwinning the division is to next week host the Baltimore Ravens, who will be outfor revenge after losing to Henry and the Titans in last season’s play-offs.
AFC round-up – Browns end play-off drought
The Cleveland Browns ended the longest active play-offdrought in typical Cleveland Browns fashion, surviving a big fightbackfrom Pittsburgh Steelers back-ups to win 24-22 and make the post-season for thefirst time since 2002.
It was a game more about nerve than the box score, and BakerMayfield showed plenty of it down the stretch, even sealing the game himselfwith a first-down run. To add even more spice, the Browns will now face theSteelers’ first team next week in Pittsburgh.
The Miami Dolphins had their destiny in their own handsbefore their trip to the Buffalo Bills, but they were ripped apart by JoshAllen and Isaiah McKenzie in a remarkable 56-26 win that saw the Bills goflying into the post-season.
The Baltimore Ravens also made impressive progress into theplay-offs with a dominant rushing display in their 38-3 win over theCincinnati Bengals, where they tallied an incredible 404 yards on the ground.
The Kansas City Chiefs rested most of their star players,which allowed the Los Angeles Chargers to earn a 38-21 success as impressiverookie Justin Herbert set a new record for touchdown passes in his debutseason.
With the Chiefs sitting out next week as the top seeds inthe AFC, it will mean three weeks between games for Patrick Mahomes and company– time will tell whether head coach Andy Reid has made a mistake if rustinessstrikes for the defending champions.
NFC round-up - Packers take top spot
The Green Bay Packers secured the numberone seed in the NFC and that crucial week off with a 35-16 victory over theChicago Bears, where Aaron Rodgers enhanced his Most Valuable Player prospects with a four-touchdownperformance.
The Packers finish on 13-3 for the seasonand will put their feet up next week as the other six NFC sides battle it out.The Bears will be one of those sides despite losing out to their NFC Northrivals, though, as they scrape in despite an 8-8 record.
The Bears edged out the Arizona Cardinalson a tiebreaker after the Cardinals lost 18-7 to the Los Angeles Rams in abattle of the back-up quarterbacks. Rams QB John Walford had 231 yards passingand 56 yards rushing as he guided his side into the post-season.
The Rams will face a tough divisionalbattle against the Seattle Seahawks next week – with the NFC West championsunable to bag the top seed despite a 26-23 win over the San Francisco49ers.
Russell Wilson had a quiet game until thefourth quarter, when he produced some trademark elusive scrambling before firingtwo touchdowns to Tyler Lockett, before Alex Collins sealed the victory.
The New Orleans Saints had to settle forthe second seed despite an emphatic 33-7 victory over the Carolina Panthersputting them on 12-4 for the season. Drew Brees threw three touchdown passesand Taysom Hill ran in one in the absence of star rusher Alvin Kamara.
NFL play-off standings & fixtures
We've still got the late game when the NFC East will be decided. If Washington beat Philadelphia they'll take up the fourth seed in the NFC, if they lose then it'll be the New York Giants who will host Tom Brady's Tampa Bay Buccaneers in next week's Super Wildcard Weekend.
The rest of the play-off standings, and the fixtures for next week, are locked in though.
AFC
- Chiefs (14-2)
- Bills (13-3)
- Steelers (12-4)
- Titans (11-5)
- Ravens (11-5)
- Browns (11-5)
- Colts (11-5)
The Kansas City Chiefs have a first-weekbye, with three wildcard games taking place.
- Bills v Colts
- Steelers v Browns
- Titans v Ravens
NFC
- Packers (13-3)
- Saints (12-4)
- Seahawks (12-4)
- Washington (6-9) / Giants (6-10)
- Buccaneers (11-5)
- Rams (10-6)
- Bears (8-8)
Green Bay Packers have a first-week bye,with three wildcard games taking place.
- Saints v Bears
- Seahawks v Rams
- Washington/Giants v Buccaneers
Full-time - Titans take title
Houston Texans 38-41 Tennessee Titans
Well that was close! But the Tennessee Titans win the AFC South for the first time since 2008 to claim the fourth seed, with their 'reward' being a home tie against the Baltimore Ravens.
As a result, the Indianapolis Colts take the seventh seed and make a trip to Buffalo next week.
Field goal Titans
Houston Texans 38-41 Tennessee Titans
What a finish!
Ryan Tannehill fires a deep bomb for A.J. Brown, who goes up and hauls it in for a 52-yard gain. That sets up a 37-yard field-goal attempt for Sam Sloman, who just about converts via the upright to claim a thrilling win.
Field goal Texans
Houston Texans 38-38 Tennessee Titans
We're level, and looking like overtime as Deshaun Watson gets his team just in range for Ka'imi Fairbairn to send a 51-yard effort just over to tie the game with just 22 seconds left.
Full-time scores - late games
While we wait for the action to end in Houston and Denver, here are the full-time scores from the other late games...
- Chicago Bears 16-35 Green Bay Packers
- Indianapolis Colts 28-14 Jacksonville Jaguars
- Kansas City Chiefs 21-38 Los Angeles Chargers
- Los Angeles Rams 18-7 Arizona Cardinals
- San Francisco 49ers 23-26 Seattle Seahawks
- Carolina Panthers 7-33 New Orleans Saints
Touchdown 49ers
San Francisco 49ers 23-26 Seattle Seahawks
Yet there's still time for the 49ers to nick another touchdown, CJ Beathard finding Jeff Wilson Jr. with a three-yard pass with 23 seconds left.
Touchdown Seahawks
San Francisco 49ers 16-26 Seattle Seahawks
A strip sack on 49ers quarterback CJ Beathard and a fumble recovery give Seattle the chance to make it two touchdowns in 31 seconds, Alex Collins getting in from eight yards.
Touchdown Titans
Houston Texans 35-38 Tennessee Titans
Ryan Tannehill never gives up, and he goes close on a couple of runs before finally getting over the line from five yards to put the Titans back in front!
Frantic finish coming up in Houston.
Full-time - Colts win and in
Indianapolis Colts 28-14 Jacksonville Jaguars
The Indianapolis Colts claim their place in the play-offs and officially eliminate the Miami Dolphins in the process. They're now tuning in to the end of the Tennessee game to see who'll be AFC South champions.
Post update
Los Angeles Rams 18-7 Arizona Cardinals
The return of Kyler Murray almost resulted in a field goal - Mike Nugent's 37-yard effort was blocked. But that was as good as it got for Arizona.
Back-up quarterback John Wolford has just scampered for a first down that should seal victory - and a play-off place - for the Rams.
Touchdown Packers
Chicago Bears 16-35 Green Bay Packers
Mitch Trubisky is intercepted by Green Bay safety Adrian Amos, who runs it back to Chicago's 26.
And three plays later, Aaron Rodgers makes a six-yard touchdown pass to Davante Adams. That could be the MVP and the Offensive Player of the Year right there.
That's a record
Houston Texans 35-31 Tennessee Titans
Derrick Henry becomes just the eighth player to run for 2,000 yards in a single NFL season. He's not done just yet either...
Touchdown Colts
Indianapolis Colts 28-14 Jacksonville Jaguars
The Colts have a really exciting rookie running back in Jonathan Taylor, as he shows again with a 45-yard breakaway touchdown run to extend the lead.
Taylor has an incredible 241 yards rushing and two touchdowns in this game, and the Colts have a grip on the AFC South title.
Touchdown Seahawks
San Francisco 49ers 16-19 Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks have had an up-and-down season, but if you've got a quarterback who can make plays like this then you'll always have a chance in the play-offs.
Moving away from the line of scrimmage, and throwing across his body, Russell Wilson drops a dime to Tyler Lockett for the go-ahead touchdown. Barely had any space to throw into, and it was right on the money. That's also Lockett's 100th reception of the season.
Touchdown Packers
Chicago Bears 16-28 Green Bay Packers
The Bears made 51 yards from 15 plays on their last drive, before having to hand it over on downs.
The Packers aren't to be denied, though, Aaron Jones bursting over from four yards to cap a 12-play drive.
Green Bay are less than four minutes from booking a week off and homefield advantage for the play-offs.
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Touchdown Texans
Houston Texans 35-31 Tennessee Titans
Wow! The Titans have collapsed as Deshaun Watson puts Houston ahead by driving them down the field and hitting Pharaoh Brown with a seven-yard touchdown pass.
As it stands that means the Colts are going to win the AFC South title if they can stay ahead of Jacksonville.
In terms of play-off fixtures - the winner of the AFC South will host Baltimore, while the other team will visit the Buffalo Bills.
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