The Redskins aren't dead yet in the NFC playoff picture. Technically, the Buccaneers are still alive, too, but Tampa Bay needs an absurd amount of help to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2007.

That's why Monday Night Football in Week 16 is huge for more than just the Lions, who play the Cowboys in Dallas and can clinch a playoff berth with a win. The Packers also will be watching closely.

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Regardless of what happens Monday night, Week 17's Packers-Lions matchup in Detroit will crown the NFC North winner.

Here are the playoff scenarios for all four NFC teams fighting for the last two spots, as by NFL Network's Peter Schrager.

How Washington Redskins can make the playoffs

— Redskins beat Giants in Week 17

(Redskins would get in over Packers-Lions loser.)

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— Lions beat Cowboys AND

— Redskins beat Giants in Week 17 AND

— Lions beat Packers in Week 17

(Redskins would finish a half-game ahead of Packers.)

How Tampa Bay Buccaneers can make the playoffs

— Cowboys beat Lions AND

— Buccaneers beat Panthers in Week 17 AND

— Colts beat Jaguars in Week 17 AND

— Cowboys beat Eagles in Week 17 AND

— Lions beat Packers in Week 17 AND

— Titans beat Texans in Week 17 AND

— 49ers beat Seahawks in Week 17 AND

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How Green Bay Packers can miss the playoffs

— Lions beat Cowboys AND

— Lions beat Packers in Week 17 AND

— Redskins beat Giants in Week 17

(If The Cowboys beat the Lions, Week 17 will be a win-and-in scenario for the Packers, as either the NFC North champion or a wild card.)
How Detroit Lions can miss the playoffs

— Cowboys beat Lions AND

— Packers beat Lions in Week 17