The 49ers and Rams are both still alive for the NFC West title. Both of them already clinched playoff spots. Detroit is in must-win mode on Christmas Day. The Lions have to beat the Vikings and then must receive help from the Ravens in Green Bay to survive until Week 18.

Here's how the NFL playoff picture looks through the first two games of Week 17 on Christmas. The Detroit Lions were eliminated from playoff contention with a loss to the Minnesota Vikings, and the NFC playoff field is all set except for one slot: the NFC South champion,

The 2025 NFL season has been full of drama, but that drama might not carry over into the final week of the season. Heading into Week 17, there are still four playoff spots up for grabs and seven division races that haven't been decided, which seems like a recipe for a dramatic finish over the final two weeks.

The Broncos face the Chiefs in Kansas City on Christmas. We break down what the game means for the NFL playoff picture in Week 17.

Last week saw 10 teams clinch playoff berths but there's still both No. 1 seeds up for grabs as well as seven of eight division titles yet to be won.

With just two weeks left to play in the NFL 's 2025 regular season, only one division has been clinched so far, but that could change in Week 17. After the Eagles clinched the NFC East, the seven divisions that are still up for grabs could all be settled this week. It's also possible that every playoff spot could be clinched by the end of Week 17.

The NFL playoff bracket will come into clearer focus after Week 17 of the regular season, with nearly every division having a pathway to crown a champion.