play1:55Can Bears make a Super Bowl run this season?The “Get Up” crew debates whether the Bears can make a Super Bowl run after Caleb Williams led the team to an OT win vs. the Packers.
John Elway impressed by Bo Nix’s maturity level (0:55)John Elway joins Rich Eisen and breaks down how Broncos quarterback Bo Nix’s maturity has been impressive. (0:55)
Can Bears make a Super Bowl run this season?The “Get Up” crew debates whether the Bears can make a Super Bowl run after Caleb Williams led the team to an OT win vs. the Packers.
The “Get Up” crew debates whether the Bears can make a Super Bowl run after Caleb Williams led the team to an OT win vs. the Packers.
Eight more NFL teams punched their ticket into the postseason during Week 16 of the 2025 NFL regular season, which is the most in a single week through a non-strike season in league history, per ESPN Research. That means 10 of 14 teams have qualified for the playoffs with two weeks to go.
The Seahawks got in after beating the Rams on Thursday night, while the Eagles made it with a victory on Saturday. On Sunday, a loss for the Lions meant the 49ers and Bears clinched. The Patriots secured a postseason spot by beating the Ravens on Sunday night. Finally, the Bills, Chargers and Jaguars all clinched after the Colts lost to the 49ers on “Monday Night Football.”
So what’s at stake in Week 17? Five AFC teams and four NFC teams have a chance to secure something this week, whether it be a No. 1 seed, divisional title or playoff berth. Let’s take a look at Week 17 clinching scenarios for those nine teams.
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John Elway impressed by Bo Nix’s maturity level (0:55)John Elway joins Rich Eisen and breaks down how Broncos quarterback Bo Nix’s maturity has been impressive. (0:55)
John Elway joins Rich Eisen and breaks down how Broncos quarterback Bo Nix’s maturity has been impressive. (0:55)
The matchup: at Kansas City on Thursday, 8:15 p.m. ET, Prime Video
The matchup: at San Francisco on Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC/Peacock
Win + L.A. Chargers loss vs. Houston (4:30 p.m. ET, Saturday) + New England loss at N.Y. Jets (1 p.m. ET, Sunday) + Buffalo loss vs. Philadelphia (4:25 p.m. ET, Sunday) + Jacksonville loss at Indianapolis (1 p.m., Sunday)
Kansas City win vs. Denver (8:15 p.m., Wednesday) + Baltimore win at Green Bay (8 p.m. ET, Sunday) + Tampa Bay win at Miami (1 p.m., Sunday) + Buffalo win vs. Philadelphia (4:25 p.m. ET, Sunday) + L.A. Rams win at Atlanta (8:15 p.m. ET, next Monday) + San Francisco win vs. Chicago (8:20 p.m. ET, Sunday)
Win + L.A. Rams loss at Atlanta (8:15 p.m. ET, next Monday) + San Francisco loss vs. Chicago (8:20 p.m. ET, Sunday)
(5) Los Angeles Chargers at (4) Pittsburgh Steelers
The matchup: at L.A. Chargers on Saturday, 4:30 p.m. ET, NFL Network
The matchup: at Indianapolis on Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, Fox
The matchup: at N.Y. Jets on Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, NBC/Peacock
The matchup: at Cleveland on Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS
The matchup: vs. Baltimore on Saturday, 8 p.m. ET, Peacock
The matchup: vs. Carolina on Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS
Win + L.A. Chargers loss vs. Houston (4:30 p.m. ET, Saturday)
Indianapolis loss vs. Jacksonville (1 p.m. ET, Sunday) or
Win + Houston loss at L.A. Chargers (4:30 p.m. ET, Saturday)
Win + Buffalo loss vs. Philadelphia (4:25 p.m. ET, Sunday)