The final week of the NFL regular season

Did anyone think we'd ever get here?

This Sunday marks the final weekend of games in he NFL's regular season, and there are still playoff bids and seeds yet to be determined. Here's a look at games involving teams with playoff potential.

AFC: What we know is the the Colts have the #1 seed and the Chargers are #2. We don't know the #3, #4 or the wild card teams.

Jacksonville (7-8) @ Cleveland (4-11)

The Jags hold very onto the slimmest of playoff hopes. Just a couple of weeks ago, they held their fate in their own hand. All they had to do was win and they were in. Over the last three weeks, Jacksonville has gone 0-3 with losses to Miami, Indianapolis and New England. Tough road. Now, the Jags are in a must win situation and visit Cleveland. Cleveland in January, no less. Weather will play a major factor and most expect the Browns to come away with its 4th straight win. If the Jaguars pull off a winter win in Ohio, they need massive help. Four of these five teams must lose for Jacksonville to advance: Baltimore, Denver, Houston, Pittsburgh, New York Jets. Don't count them out just yet.

Pittsburgh (8-7) @ Miami (7-8)

The Dolphins need more help than the Steelers. In fact, they almost need as much help as the Jaguars. But the Dolphins are at home and most opponents have found the Miami hospitality to be not so great. If Miami wins at home, they will need the Jets, Ravens, Texans and Jaguars all to lose. It's not a major stretch as stranger things have happened before.

The Steelers are in a bit better position starting with the fact that they have a better recoed than Miami. For the Steelers to go on to the playoffs, they need this road win in Miami plus one of the two scenarios to happen. First, a loss by the Texans, Jets and Ravens. The other is a loss by the Jets, Ravens and Broncos.

New England (10-5) @ Houston (8-7)

New England's already in and there is talk of the starters not playing much and may not even try to win this one (just ask Steelers LB LaMarr Woodley), but I think the Pats still have seeding to play for. They currently sit as the #3 seed and a win would secure that seeding. A #3 seed means missing Indianapolis in the second round. I know, the Pats had Indy at Lucas Oil earlier in the year, but going to San Diego might be a better gig for New England.

The Texans need to win first and foremost. If Houston wins, they need at least the Ravens and Broncos to lose. A Jets loss added to this could garner the Texan a #5 seed and most likely a return trip to Cincinnati, a place they won at earlier in the season.

Kansas City (3-12) @ Denver (8-7)

KC can play spoiler to a divisional foe with a win. Denver started 6-0 but has fizzled over the last nine games going 2-7. Now, WR Brandon Marshall and TE Tony Sheffler are reportedly not going to play due to "conflicts". A Broncos win creates so many scenarios it's not funny, but here it goes. A Broncos win must also include: a Ravens or Steelers loss; or a Jets loss and a Texans win; or a Ravens loss and a Steelers loss along with a Texans win. There's also a chance the Denver losses this game and still get in. In that case at least four of these six teams (Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Houston, Miami, Jacksonville, Jets) must lose and in some cases five of those six have to lose. That's way too confusing. So...simply speaking, a Denver win along with either a Ravens or Steelers loss is the easiest way in. That's the most possible.

Baltimore (8-7) @ Oakland (5-10)

Baltimore's path is simple: win and they're in. A slight problem is the Raiders. We never know which Raiders team will show up. Oakland has beaten Philadelphia, Cincinnati and Pittsburgh. They've also lost to Washington and Kansas City. If the same Raider tesm shows up that beat Philly and Cincy, the Ravens will have their hands full. Nothing would make Oakland's season like beating a team that's looking to clinch a playoff spot.

Cincinnati (10-5) @ New York Jets (8-7)

Like the Ravens, if New York wins, they go on. But the Jets will have a return game in Cincinnati against the Bengals. Think about this. If the Patriots lose to Houston earlier on Sunday, the Bengals will then have a shot at the #3 seed. That might be more appealing for Cincy as the possibility of Cincinnati going to San Diego in the second round might be more enticing than going to Indy. Just food for thought.

And now to the NFC.

NFC: We know all six teams that are involved (Saints, Eagles, Vikings, Cardinas, Packers, Cowboys). We also know the Saints are the #1 seed and Green Bay cannot be anything higher than the #5 since Minnesota has won the NFC North. This is so much easier then the AFC.

Philadelphia (11-4) @ Dallas (10-5)

This isn't that hard. The winner is the NFC West champ and guarantees a home playoff game. If the Eagles win, they are also the #2 seed and get the following week off. If Dallas can win, they need losses by Minnesota and Arizona to get the #2 with that week off. If Dallas wins and those loosses do not materialize, a rematch exists...in Dallas again. One thing to keep in mind, Dallas has not won a regular season finale since 1999. Remember last year's fianle in Philly? I don't think this game will be one-sided.

Green Bay (10-5) @ Arizona (10-5)

This game is the most intriguing. We're not sure how much the teams will show each other as there's an excellent chance they'll be playing this same game next week. Since it's a 4:15 start, Arizona will know if Minnesota won. If the Vikes win, then the Cards cannot get the #2 seed and all bets are off on how much the Cards will play their starters. But if the Vikes lose, coupled with an Eagles loss, all Arizona needs is a win and they get the #2 seed. The outcome in Minnesota will tell everything about this one.

New York Giants (8-7) @ Minnesota (11-4)

The Vikes currently are the #3 seed and would love nothing more than to get the #2 seed and a week's rest for Brett Favre. A win against the Giants and a loss by Philadelphia gives the Vikes that #2 seed. Considerig the slide th Vikings have been on, the week off may be just what the doctor ordered. And I'm not talking about Dr. James Andrews.