Overview
- The Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs lead their conferences with 12-1 records, already clinching playoff spots and aiming for home-field advantage.
- The Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles have also secured postseason berths following strong performances in their divisions.
- The Minnesota Vikings remain in close pursuit of the Lions in the NFC, boasting an 11-2 record and a chance at the top seed.
- The Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers, and Seattle Seahawks are among several teams competing for wild-card positions in tightly contested races.
- Teams like the Colts, Dolphins, and Rams face uphill battles to remain in playoff contention, while others, including the Giants and Raiders, have been officially eliminated.