NFL Playoff Spots Locked In: Who's In and Who's Fighting for a Chance?

The NFL playoff scene is heating up as more teams secure their spots. In the NFC, the Seahawks, Eagles, Bears, and 49ers have already made it. Over in the AFC, the Patriots, Jaguars, Chargers, and Bills are in. The Broncos, Seahawks, and 49ers are in the driver's seat to snag the top seed in their respective conferences. The AFC is shaping up with the Broncos, Patriots, Jaguars, Steelers, Chargers, and Bills already in. The Texans are close, while the Colts and Ravens are still in the mix. The Broncos' loss to the Jaguars didn't cost them the top seed, thanks to the Patriots' win. In the AFC North, the Steelers are looking strong after beating the Lions.In the NFC, the Seahawks, Bears, Eagles, Panthers, 49ers, and Rams have clinched spots. The Packers and Lions are still in the running. The 49ers secured their spot with the Lions' loss, making the NFC West a three-team playoff zone. The Bears' win over the Packers puts them in the playoffs, but can they hold off the Packers for the NFC North title? The playoff bracket is taking shape. In the AFC, the Broncos get a bye, while the Patriots face the Texans, the Jaguars take on the Bills, and the Steelers go up against the Chargers. In the NFC, the Seahawks get a bye, the Bears face the Packers, the Eagles take on the Rams, and the Panthers go up against the 49ers. The playoff schedule is set for January 10-12 with the wild-card round, followed by the divisional round on January 17-18. The conference championship games are on January 25, leading up to Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California, on February 8.