Two weeks remain in the thrilling 2023 NFL regular season, and Week 17 is set to showcase a series of captivating matchups that could greatly impact playoff seeding and determine which teams make it to the postseason.

As of Thursday, before the game between the Cleveland Browns and New York Jets, two teams in the AFC had already secured their playoff spots, while four teams had clinched in the NFC. This left a total of twenty-four teams still contending for the illustrious Super Bowl title. According to NFL Research, this number marks the highest tally of teams still in contention with two weeks remaining in the regular season in the past 20 years.

Week 17 holds the potential for several teams to clinch their divisions. The Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Baltimore Ravens, Miami Dolphins, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Kansas City Chiefs are all just one win away from securing their division titles. Additionally, the San Francisco 49ers have a chance to clinch the No. 1 seed for only the second time since the year 2000.

Amidst injuries and coaching changes, the Pittsburgh Steelers have faced numerous challenges throughout the 2023 season. However, a victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday would solidify their 20th consecutive season with a .500 record or better. This remarkable achievement would place them just one year shy of the longstanding record set by the Dallas Cowboys from 1965 to 1985.

Speaking of the Cowboys, they have already clinched a spot in the playoffs and now have their sights set on breaking another record. With a potential win against the Detroit Lions on Saturday night, the Cowboys could secure their 16th straight regular-season home victory. This feat would make them only the second team, alongside the New England Patriots, since 2000 to accomplish this milestone. Additionally, NFL Research suggests that the Cowboys have the opportunity to become the first team in NFL history to score at least 30 points in eight home games within a single regular season, adding to their list of remarkable achievements. Furthermore, they could become the fifth team in history to score at least 300 points at home in a single regular season.

As the remaining Week 17 games unfold, fans eagerly await the outcomes that will shape the playoff picture for the 2023 NFL season. With several division titles up for grabs and teams vying for a chance at Super Bowl glory, the stage is set for an action-packed finish to an already captivating season.