Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Malik Jackson was flagged for a 15-yard penalty — “lowering the helmet” to initiate contact — for his hit on Tennessee Titans quarterback Blaine Gabbert. Gabbert was immediately taken to the locker room and evaluated for a concussion.At the time Black Keelan Cole Jersey , the score was 0-0 and even though it was just the second possession for the Titans you knew the game was going to be one of those “first to seven points wins” afternoons. Gabbert immediately fumbled after a hit by Calais Campbell, the ball was recovered by Dante Fowler, and momentum was swinging in the Jaguars’ favor.But the penalty not only negated a sack and a fumble recovery, but gave the Titans the ball in field goal range. They went on to get nine more yards and kick their first of three field goals of the game on the way to a 9-6 win.Here’s the thing though — although the call was technically correct, it’s an awful rule that is going to turn the tide in a lot of contests.According to the 2018 NFL Rulebook, the rule is as follows:Malik, for his part, acknowledged the rule was called correctly but that it’s nearly impossible to get around at game speed, saying that “the NFL expects us to be acrobats” and that he expected Gabbert to continue running away from him, which he might have done had Campbell not been in his way.But while the call was correct, Gabbert too lowered his helmet. It wasn’t to initiate contact but he was still guilty of “lowering the head and initiating contact to an opponent’s torso Youth Blake Bortles Jersey , hips, [or] lower body” as the rule spells out.In all, it’s a dumb rule that is almost impossible to prevent and Malik has every right to be frustrated. Did it cost the Jaguars the game? I won’t go that far — but it did cost this team a chance to swing momentum its way early. The Jacksonville Jaguars have been out of the playoff race for quite some time, but the rest of the AFC South is coming down to the wire — and the Jaguars will play a big part in playoff seeding and who wins the division.Who needs to win and who is out of the playoffs with a loss on Sunday? Let’s find out!Houston Texans (10-5)The Texans have already clinched a playoff spot, but they could still lose the division and be as low as the No. 6 seed if they lose.No. 1 AFC seed: The only way this happens is if the Texans win, Chiefs lose, Chargers lose, Patriots lose, and the Texans get the strength of victory tiebreaker over the Chiefs.No. 2 AFC seed: There are a lot of ways this happens.Texans beat the Jaguars and Patriots lose or tie. Texans beat the Jaguars, Chiefs lose, Chargers lose Andrew Norwell Jersey , and the Texans get the strength of victory tiebreaker over the Chiefs. Texans tie the Jaguars and the Patriots lose. Texans lose to the Jaguars, Titans vs. Colts ends in a tie, Patriots lose, Ravens win, and Houston wins strength of victory over the Ravens.No. 3 AFC seed: Texans beat the Jaguars or if they lose and Titans vs. Colts ends in a tie.No. 6 AFC seed: Texans beat the Jaguars and Colts vs. Titans doesn’t end in a tie.Indianapolis Colts (9-6)The Colts haven’t clinched a playoff spot and need to beat the Titans on Sunday Night Football to even have a shot at the playoffs.No. 3 AFC seed: Colts beat the Titans, Texans lose, Ravens lose, and Steelers win.No. 4 AFC seed: Colts beat the Titans, Texans lose, and Ravens win.No. 6 AFC seed: Colts beat the Titans and the Texans win.Tennessee Titans (9-6)Like the Colts, the Titans haven’t clinched a playoff spot yet and need to beat the Colts on Sunday Night Football to get into the playoffs.No. 2 AFC seed: Titans beat the Colts Tashaun Gipson Jersey , Texans lose, Patriots lose and Ravens lose or tie.No. 3 AFC seed: Titans beat the Colts, Texans lose, Ravens lose, and Steelers win.No. 4 AFC seed: Titans beat the Colts, Texans lose, and Ravens win. No. 6 AFC seed: Titans beat the Colts and Texans win.Thanks to CBS Sports, SB Nation, and Football Outsiders for helping to verify some of the scenarios.