Overview

• The Detroit Lions secured their 10th consecutive win on Thanksgiving, maintaining the NFC's top seed but narrowly escaping a late comeback by the Chicago Bears.
• Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills remain in a tight race for the AFC's No. 1 seed, with Buffalo holding the tiebreaker after a head-to-head win in Week 11.
• The Chiefs, Lions, and Bills all have potential playoff-clinching scenarios this week, though some depend on multiple outcomes involving other teams losing or tying.
• The NFC wildcard race remains competitive, with the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings riding win streaks, while the Washington Commanders face pressure after three straight losses.
• In the AFC, the Pittsburgh Steelers lead the North by a slim margin over the Baltimore Ravens, with a critical rematch between the two scheduled for Week 16.