We investigate the NFL playoff contenders as we head into Week 12 of the NFL season. Which teams improved their position and who fell following Week 11? What key games lay ahead as we look toward the postseason?

Stafford still has work to do in the MVP race, though, after Jonathan Taylor cemented his candidacy in Week 10

In Sporting News' Week 12 picks and predictions, Chicago's winning streak keeps going while Kansas City gets desperate vs. Indianapolis and Philadelphia avoids a rivalry trap in Dallas.

The compliment is huge coming from Belichick, who guided Brady through six Super Bowl titles in 20 years with the Patriots. Brady eventually retired after 23 seasons, finishing his career with 89,214 passing yards, 649 touchdowns, three NFL MVP awards, and seven Super Bowl rings – the most by any player in league history.

As the Seahawks look to amplify their offense after their loss to the Rams, Seattle has added Jerry Rice's son to the mix.

The Monday after gameday is either a good feeling or a bad feeling for teams that came out with wins. For the first time since early October, the Seattle Seahaw

The Seattle Seahawks made several roster moves after the team's loss. Find out the latest on the signing of Brenden Rice, son of Jerry Rice.

Three NFC West team would be in the playoffs if the season ended today. Of course, that doesn't include Arizona.