The Detroit Lions host their first playoff game in 30 years tonight against the Los Angeles Rams. Matt Stafford never imagined his first playoff game in Ford Field would be for the opposing team, but here we are. Emotions will be running high as both quarterbacks are returning to their former teams after being traded and swapped for each other before the 2020 season.
Miami has already clinched a playoff spot and if they lose would fall to the no. 5 or no. 6 seed depending on the outcome of the Cincinnati Bengals – Cleveland Browns game. If the Dolphins win the Bills could still get in with a Jacksonville Jaguars loss or tie against the Tennessee Titans.
The Pittsburgh Steelers (9-7) head south to Baltimore to take on a Ravens (13-3) team that already clinched the #1 seed in the AFC. The Steelers must defeat their bitter rivals and get some help to make the playoffs.
The Pittsburgh Steelers (8-7) travel out west to take on the Seattle Seahawks (8-7) in a matchup that has playoff implications for both teams.
The Cincinnati Bengals (8-6) visit the Pittsburgh Steelers (7-7) in their final regular season matchup in a must-win game for both teams.
With six teams in the AFC sharing a 7-6 record, this game between the Colts and the Steelers is virtually a must-win game for both teams.
The Minnesota Vikings visit the Cincinnati Bengals in a matchup of two 7-6 teams trying to stay alive for the playoffs.
The Giants have won two in a row and are now 2-2 with undrafted rookie quarterback Tommy Devito as the starter. The Packers are on a three-game winning streak with quarterback Jordan Love tossing eight touchdowns with zero interceptions in that span.
The Cincinnati Bengals (5-6) travel to face the Jacksonville Jaguars (8-3) for a Monday Night showdown between teams heading in opposite directions. The Jaguars have hit their stride winning the last two games and going 7-1 since a 1-2 start to the season. The Bengals are reeling after losing their last three games and the last two since losing quarterback Joe Burrow to season-ending wrist surgery.