Latest NFL Playoffs News

Bills seek to lock up AFC's No. 2 seed in closing home schedule against the Jets

Dec. 27, 2024 17:23 PM EST

New York Jets (4-11) at Buffalo (12-3) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: Bills by 9 1/2. Series record: Bills lead 70-58. Against the spread: Jets 5-10, Bills 9-6. Last meeting: Bills beat Jets 23-20 on Oct. 14, at...

Broncos can end postseason drought by beating the Bengals

Dec. 26, 2024 19:48 PM EST

CINCINNATI (AP) — The Denver Broncos could have clinched a playoff spot last week, but let the opportunity slip away when they lost to the Los Angeles Chargers. The Broncos (9-6) will have another chance to lock up their first postseason appearance since 2015 when they go on the...

The hapless Giants will have one last chance to win at home when the Colts visit Sunday

Dec. 26, 2024 19:28 PM EST

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — For a team with that's 2-13 and currently holds the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft, the New York Giants are as motivated to win Sunday as the Indianapolis Colts, who are fighting for a winning season and possible playoff berth. It's simple. ...

Dolphins are on the outside of AFC playoffs and need help and a win over Browns to have any chance

Dec. 26, 2024 19:19 PM EST

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Miami Dolphins need plenty of outside help to make the AFC playoffs. First, though, they must help themselves. With no margin for error, the Dolphins (7-8) hope to stay in the postseason hunt at least another week with a win Sunday over the Browns (3-12), whose...

Bills seek to shore up playoff positioning in hosting Jets team looking ahead to uncertain offseason

Dec. 26, 2024 19:11 PM EST

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen was a big fan of Aaron Rodgers while growing up in central California, and was left impressed upon discovering the latest milestone the New York Jets quarterback is approaching: 500 passing touchdowns. “That’s a spectacular stat. Aaron’s...

Surging Rams host the eliminated Cardinals in the rematch of a rare blowout loss for Sean McVay

Dec. 26, 2024 19:08 PM EST

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — When the Los Angeles Rams host the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday night, one team will be steaming toward a division title, while the other will be playing out a disappointing non-playoff season. If you had only watched these NFC West rivals' first meeting...

Chargers focused on avoiding a letdown and not a potential playoff berth in matchup with Patriots

Dec. 26, 2024 17:45 PM EST

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — If Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh has given any thought to the possibility of clinching a playoff berth in his first season with the team with a win at New England on Saturday, he isn't letting it show. “Just attacking, that’s our mindset. Win...

Texans look to get on track before playoffs after lopsided loss to Ravens

Dec. 26, 2024 15:59 PM EST

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans certainly didn’t look like a playoff team in a rout by the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday. With just one game left until the playoffs begin, the AFC South champions know they’ll have to get much better to be competitive in the postseason. ...

Chargers and NFL's stingiest defense closing in on playoff berth against struggling Pats

Dec. 26, 2024 14:27 PM EST

Los Angeles Chargers (9-6) at New England (3-12) Saturday, 1 p.m. EST, NFL Network BetMGM NFL odds: Chargers by 4 Series record: Patriots lead 27-16-2. Against the spread: Chargers 10-5, Patriots 6-8-1. Last meeting:...

Lions sign Teddy Bridgewater as a veteran backup QB

Dec. 26, 2024 14:08 PM EST

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) — The Detroit Lions are bringing back Teddy Bridgewater to give the team a veteran backup quarterback for their playoff run. Coach Dan Campbell said Thursday that the team signed Bridgewater as another backup with second-year player Hendon Hooker behind...