The Bucs’ path to the playoffs got narrower after the Falcons stunned the Rams on Monday night. They now need to beat the Panthers in Week 18 and hope the Saints beat the Falcons. If that happens, the Bucs will win the NFC South. Otherwise, they will miss the playoffs.

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The Chargers defeated the Chiefs on Sunday, nearly securing a playoff spot. So who would they face if the season ended today?

The Broncos' 34-26 takedown of the Packers on Sunday, keyed by four touchdown passes from Bo Nix, helped them lock up a playoff berth and took another step toward perhaps their first AFC West title since 2015. The Patriots had a chance to punch their own playoff ticket, but they couldn't protect a 21-point lead against Josh Allen's Bills.

Thanks to Zane Gonzalez and the Falcons, the Panthers only need two consecutive wins to clinch the NFC South crown.

The Chargers defeated the Eagles on Monday night, so how much did it increase their chances of making the playoffs?

Sunday's heart-breaking 18-16 loss to the Seahawks is a major blow to the Colts' playoff hopes but it's not over yet