NFL Playoff Picture 2013: Saints Must Win Sunday vs. Panthers

The Saints clinch the NFC South and a first-round bye with a win over the Carolina Panthers this Sunday. Simple as that.

By Dave Cariello Dec 17, 2013, 2:15pm CST

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

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