Following their 20-13 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday, the Denver Broncos could now clinch the AFC West as early as this evening.

Here's how the NFL playoff picture looks through the first three games of Week 17 on Christmas: The Detroit Lions were eliminated from playoff contention with a loss to the Minnesota Vikings, enabling the Green Bay Packers to clinch a spot.

Every playoff game is "hard." There's no such thing as an easy ride. Heck, we've seen a team win a playoff game with a record below .500 before. Even the worst

The Chargers (11-4) can keep their hopes of an AFC West title and the No. 1 seed in the conference alive with a win today, while the Texans (10-5) aim to keep pace in the AFC South race. Follow for the latest news, play-by-play updates and real-time analysis from The Athletic ’s NFL writers.

The Kansas City Chiefs face the Denver Broncos in Week 17 of the NFL season on Christmas Day at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

With a win on Christmas day against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Denver Broncos now control their own destiny in the AFC playoff race. If Denver were to defeat the Los Angeles Chargers next week, they'll earn the No.

Baltimore Ravens vs Green Bay Packers picks, predictions, odds, win probabilities for NFL Week 17 Saturday game on Dec. 27. Who will win today?