In the NFC, five teams have playoff chances that are close to a coin flip depending on this week's outcomes. And each can significantly improve their postseason hopes, according to Next Gen Stats. In the AFC, the Denver Broncos sit alone with a 65% chance. Six other teams have a 88% chance or better.

Meanwhile, the Steelers currently sit atop the AFC North but have the Ravens nipping at their heels after a Monday night win over the Chargers that thrust them to 8-4 and up to the No. 5 seed in the conference.

With a the Buffalo Bills on a bye, a big Thursday Night Football game, a Sunday night contest featuring two NFC playoff hopefuls, and a Monday night game featuring two AFC playoff teams, Sunday afternoon felt a little light as far as the NFL Playoff Picture was concerned,

The Indianapolis Colts aren't in the AFC playoff picture right now, but they have opportunities to help themselves.

Week 12 of the NFL came and went with some outstanding football being played. This brilliant week ended with John Harbaugh’s Baltimore Ravens defeating his brother Jim Harbaugh’s Los Angeles Chargers on Monday Night Football.