NFL Playoff Picture Clarifies as Season Progresses

As the NFL regular season approaches its end, several teams still cling to playoff hopes while others have secured their spots. The Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Houston Texans have clinched their divisions in the AFC, while teams like the Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles lead in the NFC. The Indianapolis Colts and Miami Dolphins, despite their struggles, still have pathways to the playoffs, requiring them to win their remaining games and rely on other teams' losses. Notably, this season has seen a record number of teams qualify for the playoffs early, raising concerns about overall competition levels in the league. With three weeks left, the playoff picture is rapidly evolving, and more teams could clinch berths in Week 16. The season has also highlighted thrilling high-scoring games, with the Detroit Lions prominently featured in several of them.