NFL, AFC and NFC

NFL Week 18 picks straight up and against spread: Lions or Vikings for NFC's top playoff seed?
If not, the Steelers could reclaim the divisional flag by vanquishing the Bengals on Saturday night in Pittsburgh, though surging Cincinnati is still fighting for its own slim playoff chances.
NFL Playoff Picture 2024: Updated AFC and NFC standings, bracket, tiebreakers for Week 17
The Chargers clinched a playoff berth on Saturday, making them the 10th team to qualify for the 2024-25 postseason.
NFL playoff scenarios for Week 18: How AFC North, NFC South can be decided; Bengals alive, need lots of help
The NFL released the playoff scenarios for Week 18, determining which teams can secure a No. 1 seed -- which comes with a first-round bye and home-field advantage -- a division title or a playoff berth this week.
NFL playoff scenarios Week 17: NFC field's final berths could be clinched
One side of the NFL playoff picture could be close to its final form in Week 17, as the last berths in the NFC could be clinched on Sunday.
NFL playoff picture: AFC standings shift in Week 17 following Christmas shake-up
Saturday’s three games had four playoff hopefuls in the mix. That’s a lot of fun before Sunday’s slate even kicks off. On Christmas, the Kansas City Chiefs clinched the one seed with their win over the Steelers.
2024 NFL playoff picture, standings: Chargers lock up playoff spot; Chiefs seal No. 1 seed in AFC
The Bills needed the Chiefs to lose out to still have a shot at the No. 1 seed. That didn't happen, so the Bills need a wi
NFL playoff picture Week 17: Rams on verge of NFC West title; Chargers clinch berth
Saturday's eventful tripleheader saw one team clinch a playoff berth, another nearly do the same, and a third fumble a golden opportunity.
NFL playoff scenarios, stakes for each postseason-bound and postseason-hopeful team heading into Week 18
They are the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs, an honor that gives them a first-round bye and home-field advantage through the conference's postseason action. The Chiefs are not playing for anything in the regular-season finale at the Denver Broncos,
Chiefs have say in AFC playoff picture that will stretch to NFL’s final weekend
The Bengals’ Saturday victory over the Broncos keeps Cincy, the Colts and Dolphins alive in the hunt for the NFL playoffs

NFC, AFC and Pro Bowl

2025 NFL playoff picture, bracket for AFC and NFC: Here are the 14 teams projected to make the postseason
As we head into the final week of the NFL season, there's going to be a lot of drama and that's because there are still two ...
When do the 2024-25 NFL Playoffs start? Schedule, start date for 2024 postseason
The most exciting time of the year is finally here! The 2024-2025 NFL Playoffs kick off on Saturday, January 11, with Super Wild Card Weekend, but there is plenty of action left as the final pieces of ...
Baltimore Ravens and Detroit Lions Headline AFC And NFC Pro Bowl Teams
On the NFC’s side, the Detroit Lions led their conference with seven Pro Bowlers and five NFC starters. Lions quarterback Jared Goff was voted as Team NFC’s starting quarterback after recording career ...
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NFL+: Top five games to watch in Week 18 of 2024 NFL Season
Week 18 concludes the 2024 regular season with exciting matchups across the board, including five can’t-miss games.
NFL Week 18 Picks From the MMQB Staff: Lions-Vikings Battle for No. 1 Seed
Our writers and editors pick winners in all 16 games, with the NFC North, NFC South and an AFC wild-card spot up for grabs.
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NFL playoff picture: Texans poised for potentially easier Wild Card Round matchup
If the season were to end today, the Houston Texans would face off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the wild-card round.
Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings prediction, betting odds for Week 18 game
The winner of the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings matchup in NFL Week 18 will determine both the division and NFC's top ...