The Minnesota Vikings went down swinging but were ultimately outclassed in Week 18 by the Detroit Lions, who emerged victorious, 30-20. 

The New York Jets snapped a 15-game losing streak to the New England Patriots in Week 18.

Although quarterback Kyler Murray hasn't been at his best since returning from an ACL tear, the Arizona Cardinals have seen enough to not draft a signal-caller with their top pick.

The Cincinnati Bengals have key offseason decisions to make that could determine how long their Super Bowl window remains open.

The Pittsburgh Steelers secured head coach Mike Tomlin yet another winning season — his 17th straight — with a 30-23 victory over the Seattle Seahawks in Week 17.

The Indianapolis Colts survived a late comeback by the Las Vegas Raiders to emerge with a 23-20 victory at home in Week 17.

The Washington Commanders made it tough for a while, but the San Francisco 49ers eased away to a comfortable 27-10 victory in Week 17, clinching the NFC's No. 1 seed in the process.

It may be a tired cliche, but this year's "team nobody wants to play in the playoffs" could be the Los Angeles Rams.

After blowing a 27-7 lead, the New York Jets snatched victory back from the jaws of defeat with a late 54-yard field goal, beating the Washington Commanders 30-28 in Week 16. 

The Cleveland Browns had a monster day on offense to beat the Houston Texans 36-22 on Christmas Eve.

The Pittsburgh Steelers got the festive season off to an impressive start with a comfortable 34-11 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals.

For as real as Baker Mayfield's career highs have been, the lows are every bit as consequential, but he possesses a ceiling that not every quarterback option has demonstrated, and that has value.

The Browns have the talent to beat any team on their day — with Joe Flacco at quarterback — but turning that into postseason success will largely depend on the team's ability to offset mistakes and turnovers.

The San Francisco 49ers were the second team on the scoreboard against the Arizona Cardinals but proved far too good for their division rival in Week 15, easing away to a 45-29 victory.

The Houston Texans left it late, but they emerged from overtime with a 19-16 victory over the Tennessee Titans in the battle for the Oilers heritage.

In a revival of an old NFC Central rivalry, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers downed the Green Bay Packers 34-20 in Week 15.

After a two-touchdown comeback, the Cincinnati Bengals completed the job in overtime and beat the Minnesota Vikings, 27-24, in Week 15.

With quarterback Kirk Cousins out for the season, it's largely up to the Minnesota Vikings' defense to get the team into the postseason.

The 2023 Philadelphia Eagles, although sitting with a 10-3 record, look shaky.

Led by a stout defense, the Denver Broncos secured a comfortable 24-7 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on the road in Week 14.