Breaking down NFL playoff picture, plus Week 17 grades for every team and Lions-49ers picks for 'MNF'
During a wild Week 17, the Colts choked away any chance at a playoff berth by losing to the Giants.  Heading into the final week of the season, 12 of the NFL's 14 playoff spots have been clinched with one still up for grabs in each conference.
NFL Week 17 scores and live updates: Playoff picture, 2025 draft order, highlights, Week 18 schedule
Welcome to The Athletic 's live blog covering all things Week 17. Saturday's focus is on a tripleheader featuring the Los Angeles Chargers taking on the New England Patriots (1 p.m. ET), Denver Broncos against the Cincinnati Bengals (4:30 p.m. ET) and an NFC West meeting between the Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams (8:10 p.m. ET).
NFL playoff picture: Standings shift in wild Week 17
Week 17 began on Christmas day with two huge AFC games featuring four playoff teams. On Thursday night, we also saw a potential playoff team keep pace in the NFC. Saturday’s three games had four playoff hopefuls in the mix.
NFL standings: Updated AFC, NFC playoff pictures after Week 17 of 2024 season
Here's where every NFL team stands in both conferences in the race to make the playoffs ahead of Week 17's late Sunday and Monday action.
NFL Playoff Picture, Week 17: Broncos Still Control Their Destiny, Bengals Need Help
Six spots are all set in the AFC, while the NFC has locked down four postseason berths. Here are the playoff-clinching scenarios.
NFL Picks, Props And Odds For Week 17 Monday Night Football Lions-49ers
The NFL Week 17 schedule concludes with a pair of high-profile NFC teams on Monday Night Football. The Detroit Lions at San Francisco 49ers is a rematch of last season's NFC Championship Game. But the game is mostly meaningless for Detroit,
NFL playoff picture: Dolphins' updated scenarios after Week 17
The Miami Dolphins’ path to the postseason has become awfully simple. After a 20-3 win against the Cleveland Browns, the Dolphins are 8-8 and just a game behind the 9-7 Denver Broncos for the final playoff spot in the AFC. Thanks to a superior record against AFC teams, the Dolphins would win a tiebreaker if both teams finished 9-8.
Lions vs. 49ers where to watch: NFL kickoff time, live stream, odds, prediction for Week 17 'MNF' game
In the final game of Week 17, the San Francisco 49ers will play host to the Detroit Lions on "Monday Night Football." San Francisco has been eliminated from the playoffs, but still has a chance to at least leave an impression on the Lions that they still hold an edge in the matchup.
Betting tips for 'Monday Night Football': Lions at 49ers
The Lions face the Vikings next Sunday night in a winner-take-all matchup for the division title, but first need to get by a San Francisco 49ers team that is looking toward to off
Week 17 NFL playoff picture: Vikings win sets up clash with Lions for NFC No. 1 seed
The final AFC playoff spot is up for grabs with the Broncos facing a win-and-in Week 18. If they lose, the Bengals and Dolphins are lurking.
Lions playoff picture: Will they bench starters vs. the 49ers on Monday?
So, it's come to this: no matter what the Detroit Lions do on Monday night in Week 17 against the San Francisco 49ers, they'll be playing for the NFC North title against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night later this week,
Sorting the Sunday Pile, NFL Week 17: Vikings get 'big boy' seat, playoff-seeding scenarios, MVP race check-in
Even with the Lions having yet to play their Week 17 Monday night game, the stage is already set for an incredible matchup ...
NFL Week 17 Recap: Who’s Up, Who’s Down, What’s Next for Every Team
Saquon Barkley needs 101 yards rushing in Week 18 to break Eric Dickerson's rushing record. Plus, the Bills captured the ...
NFL Week 17 takeaways: Are Vikings on the Lions’, Eagles’ level? Should Cowboys keep McCarthy?
The Athletic NFL writers Mike Jones, Ted Nguyen and Dan Pompei share their thoughts on all of these storylines and more.
NFL Week 17 winners and losers: Bucs make a statement, Giants' tank goes wrong
Baker Mayfield and the Bucs picked up a key win, while the Giants' season took a sharp turn. Here are the winners and losers ...
NFL power rankings Week 18: Chiefs, Ravens, Bills, Eagles, Vikings make statements in wins
NFL Week 18 power rankings laud Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota ...
Who is in the NFL playoffs so far? Clinched spots, division winners, bracket matchups
With each passing game, the NFL playoff picture rounds further into shape. Here's how the NFL playoff bracket looks after ...
FanDuel Sportsbook promo code, NFL Week 17: How to bet Chargers-Patriots, Broncos-Bengals, Rams-Cardinals
All three Saturday games on the Week 17 NFL schedule will have a significant impact on the NFL postseason. The Los Angeles ...
Dolphins' slim playoff chances take massive hit in Week 17 with Tua Tagovailoa injury update
Any chance Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins had of sneaking into the playoffs was officially squandered thanks to one Week 17 injury designation. Miami dow ...