x − 2. New England Patriots (12-3), AFC East leaders: Officially headed to the playoffs, the Pats are also still in driver's seat to win AFC East and just a tiebreaker (common games) of sitting atop the conference if they continue to match the Broncos win for win. Remaining schedule: at Jets, vs. Dolphins.

Entering the regular season's penultimate week, four teams remain on the postseason bubble. Here's how they can earn their spots.

The Bears have clinched their first division title since 2018. We break down what the rest of Week 17 means for their positioning in the 2026 NFL Playoffs.

A rapidly crystallizing NFL playoff picture could gain several degrees more clarity after Sunday's schedule is complete.

That's not the kind of history any team hopes to make, and it underscores what a disaster the second half of the season has been for Indianapolis. They began the season as the NFL's best story, with Daniel Jones getting a redemption arc with a fresh start in Indy, leading an offense that was the best in the league.

The Broncos, Patriots, Jaguars, Bills, Texans and Chargers have all clinched playoff spots. The Seahawks, Bears, Eagles, 49ers, Rams and Packers have all clinched playoff spots. The Seahawks can clinch the NFC's top seed, a bye and the NFC West with:

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are riding a three-game losing streak into Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins, and many are wondering about the future of head coach Todd Bowles if they fall short of the playoffs.

The Patriots travel to face the Jets on Sunday. We break down what the game means for the NFL playoff picture in Week 17.