If not, the Steelers could reclaim the divisional flag by vanquishing the Bengals on Saturday night in Pittsburgh, though surging Cincinnati is still fighting for its own slim playoff chances.

Our writers and editors pick winners in all 16 games, with the NFC North, NFC South and an AFC wild-card spot up for grabs.

Chris Simms and Mike Florio make their picks for Week 18's titanic Sunday Night Football matchup, as the Lions host the Vikings with the No. 1 seed and NFC North title on the line.

This NFL season has delivered plenty of surprises ... But the highest-stakes game of the weekend takes place in Detroit, where a matchup between the Lions and the Minnesota Vikings will determine which team earns the NFC’s No. 1 seed, a first-round ...

The NFC North title is on the line this week as the Detroit Lions face the Minnesota Vikings in a clash of two of the best teams in the NFL. There should

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.

Is it unfair the Lions-Vikings loser will open the playoffs on the road despite a superior record? NFL owners never have thought so.

Oddly, the Rams saw their playoff spot clinched Sunday night by Washington’s win over Atlanta. The Rams are NFC West champs, regardless of what happens against the Seahawks in Week 18. They have won five in a row and six of their last seven. They have won their last three despite not scoring 20 points in any of those games.

Josh Allen’s MVP resume is complete and the Bills are locked into the No. 2 seed so coach Sean McDermott plans to rest some starters. Allen will start his 115th consecutive game

The Minnesota Vikings will have two key players at their disposal against the Detroit Lions that they didn’t have in their first matchup.