The Jacksonville Jaguars clinched a playoff spot in Week 16 with their win over Denver, coupled with an Indianapolis Colts loss to San Francisco.
Now the Jaguars have their sights set on the AFC South title, which could be clinched in Week 17.
At 11-4 on the season, the Jaguars hold a one-game lead in the division over the 10-5 Houston Texans. In order to clinch the division this week, that would require a Jaguars win and a Texans loss or tie.
Jacksonville can also secure the AFC South title with a tie and a Texans’ loss.
In Week 17, the Jaguars are on the road against the 8-7 Colts, while the Texans are on the road against the 11-4 LA Chargers.
The Jaguars also find themselves in the mix for the AFC’s No. 1 seed. Jacksonville currently trails the 12-3 Broncos and the 12-3 Patriots in the AFC standings.
To earn that top playoff spot, there are three things that must happen over the final two weeks of the regular season.
AFC South standings
AFC playoff standings
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: How Jaguars can clinch AFC South division title in Week 17
Reporting by Paul Bretl, Jaguars Wire / Jaguars Wire
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