With only two weeks of play left in the 2013 NFL season, the playoff picture is coming more into focus.
The Saints clinch the NFC South and a first-round bye with a win over the Carolina Panthers this Sunday. Simple as that.
The Saints will clinch a playoff spot if any of these scenarios unfolds:
- Arizona Cardinals loss
- Saints tie and 49ers lose or tie
- Saints tie and Cardinals tie
- 49ers lose and Cardinals tie