With their playoff lives on the line, the Detroit Lions produced an absolute dud, turning the ball over six times, forcing zero turnovers and falling to the Minnesota Vikings 23-10. That makes it a Merry Christmas for the Green Bay Packers, who clinch a playoff berth with Detroit's loss.

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There are three weeks to go in the season, but for the most part we can already figure out the 14 teams that will be in the playoffs. There are only nine teams alive for seven spots in the AFC, and for the moment that includes the loser of the AFC North race between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens.

It was closer than expected, but Buffalo got it done. James Cook had a huge game for the Bills, rushing 16 times for 117 yards and two scores. Buffalo improved to 11-4 with the win and moved one step closer to clinching a playoff spot. All the Bills need now is for the Texans OR Colts to lose OR tie their games.

The Denver Broncos became the first AFC team to clinch a spot in the 2025 NFL playoffs on Sunday following their 34-26 win over the Green Bay Packers. Here are highlights from the game, courtesy of the NFL's official YouTube page.

Herbert threw two scoring passes and added a rushing touchdown, guiding Los Angeles to a fourth straight victory. The Chargers improved to 11-4 and remained in position to secure a postseason berth later in the day, depending on results elsewhere.

Travis Kelce highlights how the Kansas City Chiefs’ playoff reality underscores their dominant run over the past decade

The NFL Week 17 schedule begins with a Christmas Day tripleheader, with the middle matchup seeing the Detroit Lions visiting the Minnesota Vikings. Detroit (8-7) has dropped two in a row and must now win out,