Every week for the duration of the 2024 NFL regular season, USA TODAY Sports will provide timely updates to the league's ever-evolving playoff picture − typically starting after Sunday afternoon ...

LOS ANGELES — Justin Herbert threw for 284 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns to lead the Los Angeles Chargers over Denver, 34-27, on Thursday (Friday in Manila), boosting their chances for an ...

With Brock Purdy leading the charge, the 49ers understand that their chances of clinching an NFL postseason spot stand at just 1%. The team’s performance this season has been inconsistent, with ...

The NFL playoff picture has been coming together piece by piece in recent weeks. But Week 16 could mark a substantial step in the ongoing push for postseason clarity. Half of the 14-team field ...

The NFL playoffs are nearly in sight and the heat ... Two days later, the Buffalo Bills clinched a spot. The Bills are the only team to defeat the 13-1 Chiefs this season, and therefore hold ...

The Philadelphia Eagles soared to the top of the NFL Week 15 rankings after defeating ... off a spectacular win against the Steelers, take the No. 1 spot this week. Why? Their consistency ...

The NFL playoffs are nearly in sight and the heat ... Seven teams across the two conferences have clinched a playoff spot after Week 15. The reigning back-to-back Super Bowl champion Kansas ...

The Commanders-Falcons matchup was one of five games the NFL considered moving to Saturday as part of a tripleheader or flexing to Sunday Night Football. With a potential playoff spot on the line ...

The Miami Dolphins' playoff hopes are all but over following a 20-12 loss at the Houston Texans on Sunday afternoon. Dan Campbell's Lions luck ran out on Sunday against Josh Allen and the Bills.

The Jaguars (3-11) currently hold the No. 4 overall NFL Draft pick, moving up one spot from No. 5 last week. The draft order will likely change a few more times before the end of the season ...