Following their 29-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas, ESPN Analytics, using their Football Power Index, gave the Steelers just a 6.9% chance to win the AFC North after they held a two-game lead on the Baltimore Ravens entering Week 15.

In moments of desperation in the AFC North, no one can argue that 'the enemy of my enemy is my friend' holds true. When it comes to the bitter rivalry between the Steelers and Browns, these moments are incredibly rare,

While New England has already been eliminated from postseason contention, the Chargers are still right in the AFC playoff mix, and can clinch a spot in the playoffs this weekend. Here is how this game could impact the AFC playoff picture.

Christmas Day games had major playoff implications around the NFL, thanks to all four of the teams playing holding a spot in the AFC playoffs. The Kansas City Chiefs needed just one victory to lock up home-field advantage in the AFC,

The Patriots are hoping to play spoiler against the Chargers on Saturday, as they look to close out a disappointing 2024 season on a couple of high notes.

The Denver Broncos will clinch a playoff spot with one week remaining in the regular season if they defeat the Cincinnati Bengals on the road Saturday. The victory, if it happens, would come nine years to the day after the Broncos clinched their last postseason appearance

The Denver Broncos have another chance to clinch a playoff spot when the 9-6 team faces the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday

Saturday's showdown between the Bengals and Broncos will feel like a playoff game because, in many ways, that's exactly what it is for both teams, especially for the home team. The Bengals' playoff hopes are best summarized by Lloyd Christmas' famous quote from the comedy classic "Dumb and Dumber.