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.

Why Colts are starting Philip Rivers, not Riley Leonard after playoff elimination originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Indianapolis Colts can no longer follow Philip Rivers to the playoffs.

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 Pittsburgh Steelers have lost out on one key playoff-clinching scenario following the Green Bay Packers' blowout loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

LSU coach Lane Kiffin expressed desire to be helpful toward Ole Miss during the C ollege Football Playoff amid a bevy of coaching staff changes at both programs. Kiffin appeared as a guest in the broadcast booth during LSU's 38-35 loss to Houston in the Texas Bowl with new commentary on his departure from Oxford to Baton Rouge.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson may return for the team's finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 18, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

The Steelers need just one more win to clinch a postseason berth. Here's a look at their playoff picture and chances of winning the AFC North.