{"id":341980,"date":"2025-12-12T00:31:16","date_gmt":"2025-12-12T00:31:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/341980\/"},"modified":"2025-12-12T00:31:16","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T00:31:16","slug":"nfl-playoff-picture-week-15-bucs-trying-to-hold-off-panthers-in-nfc-south","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/341980\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL playoff picture Week 15: Bucs trying to hold off Panthers in NFC South"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Every week for the duration of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/articles\/2025-nfl-regular-season-complete-011131854.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:2025 regular season;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">2025 regular season<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/sports\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:USA TODAY Sports;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">USA TODAY Sports<\/a>\u00a0will provide timely updates to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/sports\/nfl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:NFL;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">NFL<\/a>&#8216;s ever-evolving playoff picture \u2212 typically starting Sunday afternoon and then moving forward for the remainder of the week (through Monday&#8217;s and Thursday&#8217;s games or Saturday&#8217;s, if applicable. And, when the holidays roll around, we&#8217;ll be watching then, too).<\/p>\n<p>What just happened? What does it mean? What are the pertinent factors (and, perhaps, tiebreakers) prominently in play as each conference&#8217;s seven-team bracket begins to crystallize? All will be explained and analyzed up to the point when the postseason field is finalized on Sunday, Jan. 4.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s where things stand with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsdata.usatoday.com\/football\/nfl\/schedule?week=15\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Week 15;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Week 15<\/a>\u00a0now underway:<\/p>\n<p>1 \/ 25<\/p>\n<p>Can&#8217;t-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season<\/p>\n<p>Week 6: Washington Commanders wide receiver Chris Moore (19) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the &#8220;Monday Night Football&#8221; game against the Chicago Bears at Northwest Stadium. The Commanders wore their all-black alternate uniforms for the game.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/e4756683ec9d02d77ae471e5a118f6a8.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>1 \/ 25<\/p>\n<p>Can&#8217;t-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season<\/p>\n<p>Week 6: Washington Commanders wide receiver Chris Moore (19) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the &#8220;Monday Night Football&#8221; game against the Chicago Bears at Northwest Stadium. The Commanders wore their all-black alternate uniforms for the game.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/88b6edc1d228af35a1de4810b36955d7.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>2 \/ 25<\/p>\n<p>Can&#8217;t-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season<\/p>\n<p>Week 6: Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) carries the ball for a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Falcons played the game while sporting throwback uniforms that harken back to the team&#8217;s inaugural season of 1966.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/15eb50280870ffc0123403c481d45c32.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>3 \/ 25<\/p>\n<p>Can&#8217;t-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season<\/p>\n<p>Week 6: Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen operates at the line of scrimmage before a play against the Atlanta Falcons during a &#8220;Monday Night Football&#8221; game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Bills wore throwback uniforms reminiscent of the team&#8217;s look from 1962-1973 during the game.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/8e6466988fcece45601c2c67766ebb21.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>4 \/ 25<\/p>\n<p>Can&#8217;t-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season<\/p>\n<p>Week 6: Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young looks for a receiver against the Dallas Cowboys at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers wore this uniform combination for the first time in the 30-27 win.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/7c3f337bbc44f0dd99f902e2d29228c9.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>5 \/ 25<\/p>\n<p>Can&#8217;t-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/041ac95fb86481cab162a1903286c378.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>6 \/ 25<\/p>\n<p>Can&#8217;t-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season<\/p>\n<p>Week 5: Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray makes a throw during the third quarter against the Tennessee Titans at State Farm Stadium. The Cardinals wore their all-black uniforms, but were defeated 22-21.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/677f39c594a84d31620582c122cca70a.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>7 \/ 25<\/p>\n<p>Can&#8217;t-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\">Week 5: Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield awaits the snap against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. Both teams wore throwback uniforms in the Buccaneers&#8217; 38-35 win. The Buccaneers and Seahawks entered the NFL together as expansion teams in 1976.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/f40cf0eaea2237e378446721f482089e.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>8 \/ 25<\/p>\n<p>Can&#8217;t-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season<\/p>\n<p>Week 5: Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tory Horton (15) is congratulated by teammate AJ Barner (88) after catching a touchdown pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Lumen Field. The Seahawks wore throwback uniforms harkening back to the team&#8217;s original look from 1976-2001.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/7a90639f1ce18fdddab079a98c61588d.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>9 \/ 25<\/p>\n<p>Can&#8217;t-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season<\/p>\n<p>Week 5: Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton (8) runs against the Washington Commanders during the first quarter at SoFi Stadium. The Chargers wore monochrome powder blue uniform pants and jerseys for the first time.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/6103e0a208e19bcb7f8baf2e71e5d874.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>10 \/ 25<\/p>\n<p>Can&#8217;t-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season<\/p>\n<p>Week 5: New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) is tackled by the Dallas Cowboys&#8217; Trevon Diggs (7) and Juanyeh Thomas (2) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. The Cowboys wore their &#8220;Arctic White&#8221; uniforms for the 37-22 win.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/48689f2a3780e7a3428f7a43116413a4.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>11 \/ 25<\/p>\n<p>Can&#8217;t-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season<\/p>\n<p>Week 5: New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields stands in the pocket against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half at MetLife Stadium. The Jets wore their all-black uniforms in the 37-22 loss.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3a30b18fa97e5116121c6b97691eb4d3.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>12 \/ 25<\/p>\n<p>Can&#8217;t-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\">Week 4: Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) hands the ball off to running back J.K. Dobbins during the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/sports\/nfl\/2025\/05\/14\/nfl-monday-night-football-schedule-2025-dates-times-tv-info\/83468489007\/\">&#8220;Monday Night Football&#8221;<\/a> game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Empower Field at Mile High. The Broncos wore their &#8220;Midnight Navy&#8221; uniforms for <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/sports\/nfl\/2025\/09\/29\/broncos-bengals-live-score-updates\/86392897007\/\">the 28-3 win<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ea9c55e0ff8d3c0cef4124211fe79ed8.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>13 \/ 25<\/p>\n<p>Can&#8217;t-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/d7d4c1e0279b1ffac6eb7e0dddfae709.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>14 \/ 25<\/p>\n<p>Can&#8217;t-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3ea6ba96d5a924be0db179cd1012e5ad.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>15 \/ 25<\/p>\n<p>Can&#8217;t-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season<\/p>\n<p>Week 3: Baltimore Ravens tight end Charlie Kolar (88) makes a catch during his team&#8217;s &#8220;Monday Night Football&#8221; game against the Detroit Lions at M&amp;T Bank Stadium. The Ravens wore their all-black uniforms for the game dubbed, &#8220;Darkness Falls.&#8221; Despite the fancy marketing moniker, the Ravens were defeated, 38-30.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/f8b85f04ffcb38123704a83197911f65.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>16 \/ 25<\/p>\n<p>Can&#8217;t-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\">Week 3: New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller (5) stiff arms Seattle Seahawks linebacker Tyrice Knight (48) during the second quarter at Lumen Field. The Saints wore their all-white uniform and helmet combo for the first time in the 44-13 loss.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ad3fed8890f4fb81879fd0e858d43b85.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>17 \/ 25<\/p>\n<p>Can&#8217;t-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\">Week 3: San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey carries the ball against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half at Levi&#8217;s Stadium. The 49ers wore throwback jerseys &#8211; an homage to the team&#8217;s 1950s look, as well as its 1994 Super Bowl-winning season &#8211; in the 16-15 win against the Cardinals.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/e3f15b1009c08943e179d89c0a8edaf6.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>18 \/ 25<\/p>\n<p>Can&#8217;t-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season<\/p>\n<p>Week 3: New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (85) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium. New England brought out its iconic &#8220;Pat Patriot&#8221; throwback in the 21-14 defeat.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/815596bd6719ece2ea516fa874c912dd.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>19 \/ 25<\/p>\n<p>Can&#8217;t-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season<\/p>\n<p>Week 3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White (1) runs with the ball as New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner attempts to make the tackle during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers wore their famous &#8220;Creamsicle&#8221; throwback uniforms in the 29-27 win.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2ec4c0b177e796241be475d8a5ca29e3.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>20 \/ 25<\/p>\n<p>Can&#8217;t-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season<\/p>\n<p>Week 3: Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns debuted their &#8220;Alpha Dawg&#8221; alternate uniform for the 13-10 win.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/eebad4b08191f34693d3ad3aa17b923d.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>21 \/ 25<\/p>\n<p>Can&#8217;t-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season<\/p>\n<p>Week 3: Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jourdan Lewis (2) celebrates after making an interception in the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at EverBank Stadium. The Jaguars wore their &#8220;Prowler Throwbacks&#8221; &#8211; an homage to the team&#8217;s late-1990s heyday &#8211; for the 17-10 win.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/5a498094b7092b2548a41de74416b680.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>22 \/ 25<\/p>\n<p>Can&#8217;t-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season<\/p>\n<p>Week 3: Carolina Panthers tight end JaTavion Saunders runs with the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers wore their special black helmets in the 30-0 win.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/39b932830e47d58b5bf101ed5364299e.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>23 \/ 25<\/p>\n<p>Can&#8217;t-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\">Week 2: Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) runs the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium. Sporting &#8220;The Vikings Classic&#8221; throwback uniform inspired by the team&#8217;s look during the 1960s and &#8217;70s, Minnesota was defeated, 22-6.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0e4d9a54c0ef9d50f7a770fcd56017cc.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>24 \/ 25<\/p>\n<p>Can&#8217;t-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season<\/p>\n<p>Week 2: The Green Bay Packers&#8217; Micah Parsons (1) reacts during a &#8220;Thursday Night Football&#8221; game against the Washington Commanders at Lambeau Field. The Packers wore their &#8220;Winter Warning&#8221; uniforms for the 27-18 win.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/cbd5e6997b3bf928ba628dc28865885f.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>25 \/ 25<\/p>\n<p>Can&#8217;t-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season<\/p>\n<p>Week 1: New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara scores a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals at Caesars Superdome. The Saints wore their reimagined &#8220;Gameday Gold&#8221; uniforms for their season opener, marking the first time the team wore gold jerseys since the 2002 season. The Cardinals defeated the Saints, 20-13.<\/p>\n<p>NFC playoff picture<\/p>\n<p>1.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/sports\/nfl\/los-angeles-rams\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Los Angeles Rams;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Los Angeles Rams<\/a>\u00a0(10-3), NFC West leaders:\u00a0They&#8217;ve regained the inside track for home-field advantage and a first-round bye by demolishing the <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsdata.usatoday.com\/football\/nfl\/teams\/arizona-cardinals\/355\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Cardinals;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Cardinals<\/a> and benefiting from Chicago&#8217;s loss to Green Bay in Week 14. The Rams&#8217; Week 11 defeat of Seattle currently remains pivotal. Beat Detroit on Sunday, and a playoff spot is secured. Remaining schedule: vs. <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsdata.usatoday.com\/football\/nfl\/teams\/detroit-lions\/334\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Lions;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Lions<\/a>, at Seahawks, at Falcons, vs. Cardinals<\/p>\n<p>2.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/sports\/nfl\/green-bay-packers\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Green Bay Packers;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Green Bay Packers<\/a>\u00a0(9-3-1),\u00a0NFC North leaders:\u00a0They&#8217;re back on top of the division and just a half-game off the conference pace. But the Pack would need to beat Denver and for the Rams and Seahawks to lose in order to rise to the top spot Sunday. Remaining schedule: at Broncos, at <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsdata.usatoday.com\/football\/nfl\/teams\/chicago-bears\/326\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Bears;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Bears<\/a>, vs. <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsdata.usatoday.com\/football\/nfl\/teams\/baltimore-ravens\/366\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Ravens;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Ravens<\/a>, at Vikings<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>3.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/sports\/nfl\/philadelphia-eagles\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Philadelphia Eagles;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Philadelphia Eagles<\/a>\u00a0(8-5), NFC East leaders:\u00a0Three losses in a row not only\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/articles\/eagles-oc-kevin-patullo-says-145948867.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:mean a lot more scrutiny;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">mean a lot more scrutiny<\/a>\u00a0but \u2212 beware \u2212 a team that could still fall into the Cowboys&#8217; clutches in the division if it&#8217;s not careful &#8230; though Vegas should be a get-right game. Remaining schedule: vs. <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsdata.usatoday.com\/football\/nfl\/teams\/las-vegas-raiders\/341\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Raiders;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Raiders<\/a>, at <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsdata.usatoday.com\/football\/nfl\/teams\/washington-commanders\/363\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Commanders;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Commanders<\/a>, at <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsdata.usatoday.com\/football\/nfl\/teams\/buffalo-bills\/324\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Bills;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Bills<\/a>, vs. Commanders<\/p>\n<p>4.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/sports\/nfl\/tampa-bay-buccaneers\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Tampa Bay Buccaneers;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/a>\u00a0(7-6), NFC South leaders:\u00a0They remain in first place despite Sunday&#8217;s damaging loss to New Orleans. The Bucs currently have a one-game lead over Carolina in the common-games tiebreaker department and can&#8217;t afford to stumble at home against Atlanta on Thursday night. Maybe the Creamsicle vibe will help.\u00a0Remaining schedule: vs. Falcons, at <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsdata.usatoday.com\/football\/nfl\/teams\/carolina-panthers\/364\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Panthers;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Panthers<\/a>, at <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsdata.usatoday.com\/football\/nfl\/teams\/miami-dolphins\/345\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Dolphins;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Dolphins<\/a>, vs. Panthers<\/p>\n<p>5.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/sports\/nfl\/seattle-seahawks\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Seattle Seahawks;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Seattle Seahawks<\/a>\u00a0(10-3),\u00a0wild card No. 1:\u00a0Sunday&#8217;s rout of Atlanta moved them atop the conference &#8230; for a few hours. But the Rams&#8217; win at Arizona pushed Seattle back to the wild-card echelon. All three of the &#8216;Hawks&#8217; losses are against NFC opponents, including two in the division \u2212 defeats that don&#8217;t serve them well in tiebreaker scenarios. Remaining schedule: vs. <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsdata.usatoday.com\/football\/nfl\/teams\/indianapolis-colts\/338\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Colts;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Colts<\/a>, vs. Rams, at Panthers, at 49ers<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>6.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/sports\/nfl\/san-francisco-49ers\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:San Francisco 49ers;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">San Francisco 49ers<\/a>\u00a0(9-4), wild card No. 2:\u00a0They&#8217;re in a precarious spot given their pursuers, yet are just behind the Rams and Seahawks for the NFC West lead as well. A two-week spin through the AFC South shouldn&#8217;t hurt. Remaining schedule: vs. Titans, at Colts, vs. Bears, vs. Seahawks<\/p>\n<p>7.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/sports\/nfl\/chicago-bears\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Chicago Bears;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Chicago Bears<\/a>\u00a0(9-4), wild card No. 3:\u00a0How tightly packed is the NFC? One narrow Week 14 loss dropped the Bears from first place in the conference to seventh, just a game ahead of the division rival Lions.\u00a0Remaining schedule: vs. <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsdata.usatoday.com\/football\/nfl\/teams\/cleveland-browns\/329\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Browns;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Browns<\/a>, vs. Packers, at 49ers, vs. Lions<\/p>\n<p>8.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/sports\/nfl\/detroit-lions\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Detroit Lions;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Detroit Lions<\/a>\u00a0(8-5),\u00a0in the hunt:\u00a0They&#8217;re within a game of the NFC&#8217;s final wild-card spot and in striking range of first place in the NFC North &#8230; even as they sit outside the NFC bracket at present.\u00a0Remaining schedule: at Rams, vs. Steelers, at Vikings, at Bears<\/p>\n<p>9.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/sports\/nfl\/carolina-panthers\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Carolina Panthers;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Carolina Panthers<\/a>\u00a0(7-6), in the hunt:\u00a0Though on bye last week, the Panthers basically pulled even atop the NFC South &#8230; and will take possession outright Thursday if the Bucs slip on another banana peel.\u00a0Remaining schedule: at <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsdata.usatoday.com\/football\/nfl\/teams\/new-orleans-saints\/350\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Saints;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Saints<\/a>, vs. <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsdata.usatoday.com\/football\/nfl\/teams\/tampa-bay-buccaneers\/362\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Buccaneers;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Buccaneers<\/a>, vs. Seahawks, at Buccaneers<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>10.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/sports\/nfl\/dallas-cowboys\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Dallas Cowboys;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Dallas Cowboys<\/a>\u00a0(6-6-1), in the hunt:\u00a0Dallas&#8217; best bet now is probably hoping that the <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsdata.usatoday.com\/football\/nfl\/teams\/philadelphia-eagles\/354\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Eagles;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Eagles<\/a> continue to struggle and leave the NFC East in play, the Cowboys&#8217; chances to qualify creeping up to 10% on Monday, per the NFL&#8217;s Next Gen Stats. Remaining schedule: vs. Vikings, vs. Chargers, at Commanders, at Giants<\/p>\n<p>AFC playoff picture<\/p>\n<p>1.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/sports\/nfl\/denver-broncos\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Denver Broncos;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Denver Broncos<\/a>\u00a0(11-2), AFC West leaders:\u00a0They&#8217;ve won 10 in a row, matched New England&#8217;s victory total and overtook the Patriots for possession of the top seed last weekend by virtue of a conference record (7-2) that is a half-game better. But Denver has a much tougher finishing stretch.\u00a0Remaining schedule: vs. Packers, vs. Jaguars, at Chiefs, vs. Chargers<\/p>\n<p>2.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/sports\/nfl\/new-england-patriots\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:New England Patriots;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">New England Patriots<\/a>\u00a0(11-2), AFC East leaders:\u00a0The first team in the league to reach 11 wins thanks to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/articles\/era-patriots-hegemony-dawning-winners-043720488.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Week 13&#039;s rollover of the Giants;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Week 13&#8217;s rollover of the Giants<\/a>, the Pats remain in a very tight race with Denver, the teams&#8217; airtight tiebreakers now in effect. New England will officially wrap up its division by sweeping the Bills on Sunday. Remaining schedule: vs. Bills, at Ravens, at Jets, vs. Dolphins<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>3.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/sports\/nfl\/jacksonville-jaguars\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Jacksonville Jaguars;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Jacksonville Jaguars<\/a>\u00a0(9-4),\u00a0AFC South leaders:\u00a0They claimed first place outright by smashing the depleted Colts on Sunday in Duval County. The Texans now loom as the bona fide threat. Remaining schedule: vs. Jets, at Broncos, vs. Colts, at Titans<\/p>\n<p>4.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/sports\/nfl\/pittsburgh-steelers\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Pittsburgh Steelers;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Pittsburgh Steelers<\/a>\u00a0(7-6),\u00a0AFC North leaders:\u00a0They jumped up nine spots, from out of the field back into the division lead by winning at Baltimore on Sunday. Remaining schedule: vs. Dolphins, at Lions, at Browns, vs. Ravens<\/p>\n<p>5.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/sports\/nfl\/los-angeles-chargers\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Los Angeles Chargers;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Los Angeles Chargers<\/a>\u00a0(9-4), wild card No. 1:\u00a0They&#8217;ve won five of six after surviving the Eagles on Monday night. A one-win advantage in AFC games (7-2) moved them ahead of Buffalo.\u00a0Remaining schedule: at Chiefs, at Cowboys, vs. Texans, at Broncos<\/p>\n<p>6.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/sports\/nfl\/buffalo-bills\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Buffalo Bills;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Buffalo Bills<\/a>\u00a0(9-4), wild card No. 1:\u00a0Massive win over Cincinnati solidified their playoff standing heading into a notable showdown at Foxborough in Week 15 to face the AFC East-leading Pats.\u00a0Remaining schedule: at Patriots, at Browns, vs. Eagles, vs. Jets<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>7.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/sports\/nfl\/houston-texans\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Houston Texans;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Houston Texans<\/a>\u00a0(8-5), wild card No. 3:\u00a0They&#8217;ve won six of seven, including five in a row. Beating the Chiefs at Arrowhead moved Houston into a wild-card slot by virtue of their Week 13 defeat of Indianapolis. Remaining schedule: vs. Cardinals, vs. Raiders, at Chargers, vs. Colts<\/p>\n<p>8.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/sports\/nfl\/indianapolis-colts\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Indianapolis Colts;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Indianapolis Colts<\/a>\u00a0(8-5),\u00a0in the hunt:\u00a0Now out of the projected playoff field and <a href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/articles\/signing-philip-rivers-shows-gm-234111270.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:maybe soon in the hands of 44-year-old QB Philip Rivers;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">maybe soon in the hands of 44-year-old QB Philip Rivers<\/a>, they face a steep climb. And the schedule doesn&#8217;t let up the rest of the way.\u00a0Remaining schedule: at Seahawks, vs. 49ers, vs. Jaguars, at Texans<\/p>\n<p>9.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/sports\/nfl\/baltimore-ravens\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Baltimore Ravens;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Baltimore Ravens<\/a>\u00a0(6-7),\u00a0in the hunt:\u00a0Consecutive losses \u2212 and to AFC North foes (Bengals, Steelers) \u2212 has them on the outside looking in. At least a 4-5 record in AFC games places them ahead of K.C. and Miami in the three-way tiebreaker. Remaining schedule: at Bengals, vs. Patriots, at Packers, at Steelers<\/p>\n<p>10.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/sports\/nfl\/kansas-city-chiefs\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Kansas City Chiefs;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Kansas City Chiefs<\/a>\u00a0(6-7), in the hunt:\u00a0Their chances to win a 10th straight AFC West title are officially null and void. And Sunday night&#8217;s loss to Houston means they&#8217;ll likely miss the postseason for the first time since 2014 \u2212 Andy Reid&#8217;s second year in K.C. And don&#8217;t forget they&#8217;ve lost to the Broncos, Chargers, Bills, Texans and Jags, who are all ahead of them. Lose to the Bolts on Sunday, and the Chiefs could be eliminated. Remaining schedule: vs. Chargers, at Titans, vs. Broncos, at Raiders<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>11.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/sports\/nfl\/miami-dolphins\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Miami Dolphins;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Miami Dolphins<\/a>\u00a0(6-7), in the hunt:\u00a0They probably need to win the remainder of their games to even have a shot at postseason qualification but notched another one Sunday in New York.\u00a0Remaining schedule: at Steelers, vs. Bengals, vs. Buccaneers, at Patriots<\/p>\n<p>12.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/sports\/nfl\/cincinnati-bengals\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Cincinnati Bengals;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Cincinnati Bengals<\/a>\u00a0(4-9), in the hunt:\u00a0They basically need to win the remainder of their games to even have a shot at postseason qualification &#8230; though they probably have a better one than Miami by virtue of living in this year&#8217;s surprisingly subpar AFC North.\u00a0Remaining schedule: vs. Ravens, at Dolphins, vs. Cardinals, vs. Browns<\/p>\n<p>NFL playoff-clinching scenarios for Week 15<\/p>\n<p>Denver clinches a playoff berth with:<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Houston loss or tie + Indianapolis loss or tie (but not if both teams tie)<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">There are also multiple scenarios that involve a Broncos tie combined with losses and\/or ties by other teams<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>New England clinches AFC East title with:<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Houston loss or tie + Indianapolis loss or tie (but not if both teams tie)<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">There are also multiple scenarios that involve a Patriots tie combined with losses and\/or ties by other teams<\/p>\n<p>Los Angeles Rams clinch a playoff berth with:<\/p>\n<p>\u25b6 Win<\/p>\n<p>NFL teams eliminated from playoff contention in 2025<\/p>\n<p>\u25b6\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/sports\/nfl\/new-york-giants\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:New York Giants;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">New York Giants<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u25b6\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/sports\/nfl\/arizona-cardinals\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Arizona Cardinals;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Arizona Cardinals<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u25b6\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/sports\/nfl\/new-orleans-saints\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:New Orleans Saints;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">New Orleans Saints<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u25b6\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/sports\/nfl\/tennessee-titans\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Tennessee Titans;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Tennessee Titans<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u25b6\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/sports\/nfl\/las-vegas-raiders\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Las Vegas Raiders;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Las Vegas Raiders<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u25b6\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/sports\/nfl\/washington-commanders\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Washington Commanders;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Washington Commanders<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u25b6\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/sports\/nfl\/atlanta-falcons\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Atlanta Falcons;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Atlanta Falcons<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u25b6\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/sports\/nfl\/new-york-jets\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:New York Jets;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">New York Jets<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u25b6\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/sports\/nfl\/cleveland-browns\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Cleveland Browns;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Cleveland Browns<\/a><\/p>\n<p>All NFL news on and off the field.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/profile.usatoday.com\/newsletters\/4th-and-monday\/?ipid=signuptop10\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Sign up;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Sign up<\/a>\u00a0for USA TODAY&#8217;s 4th and Monday newsletter.<\/p>\n<p>This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/sports\/nfl\/2025\/12\/11\/nfl-playoff-picture-week-15-afc-nfc-seeds-buccaneers-panthers-falcons\/87724242007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:NFL playoff picture Week 15: Bucs try to hold off Panthers in NFC South;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link 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