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NFL playoff picture: How Rams' win vs. Lions impacts NFC standings
The Los Angeles Rams improved their chances of earning the No. 1 seed in the playoffs on Sunday by beating the Detroit Lions 41-34. They didn’t move up the standings at all because they were already atop the conference entering Week 15 but their grip got even stronger.
The Cowboys face the Vikings in Arlington on Sunday. We break down what the game means for the NFL playoff picture.
When we look back at the 2025 regular season, we may be pointing to Week 14 as the pivotal moment that sculpted the playoff picture .
The Chiefs have been eliminated from playoff contention with the Chargers ' 16-13 win. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes tore his ACL in today's loss. Meanwhile atop the AFC East, the Bills held off the Patriots in a 35-31 win.
The Lions face the Rams in Los Angeles on Sunday. We break down what the game means for the NFL playoff picture, tiebreaker scenarios, and much more.
The Green Bay Packers' Week 15 loss dropped them from the top spot in the NFC North. Here's a look at their playoff picture.
The Buccaneers opened Week 15 against the Falcons on "Thursday Night Football," with the Panthers taking on the Saints on Sunday. Tampa Bay was down a point at halftime and got up two touchdowns in the second half. But Atlanta battled back and used a walk-off field goal to flip the NFC South heading into the weekend.