According to PFF simulations, the Pittsburgh Steelers hold a 75% chance of making the playoffs if they win in Week 10. However, this chance falls to 42% if they lose. The playoff landscape is expected to change throughout the rest of the season.
It is useful to examine the projected playoff picture, which shows each team's estimated probability of qualifying for the playoffs. Accompanying this, the playoff leverage indicates how these chances shift after a win or a loss.
The following charts illustrate each team’s current playoff chances alongside the changes in those chances depending on the upcoming Week 10 result. Logos represent current chances, points placed to the right of the logos show chances after a win, and points to the left show chances after a loss.
The logos show the current playoff chances. The points to the right of the logos indicate the chances after a win, and the points to the left indicate the chances after a loss.
Author’s summary: Understanding how Week 10 outcomes impact NFL playoff probabilities helps fans grasp the dynamic nature of the postseason race.