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The NFL suspended DK Metcalf two games for shoving a fan in Week 16. What will be the impact on the Steelers' playoff hopes against the Ravens?
Parity has run wild in the NFL in 2025 and while any team in playoff contention can conceivably win the Super Bowl, the postseason picture and who will land where in the standings is growing clearer with every week.
The Chargers and Bills could have clinched a playoff spot in Week 16 if the Texans lost to the Raiders, but Houston held on in what was a closer game than expected. Those teams are still likely to make it, but they'll have to wait until Monday night for a potential clinch – if the Colts lose.
The Chicago Bears are one of the hottest teams in the NFL right now. After winning a wild 22-16 overtime game against the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night, the Bears are now on the cusp of clinching their first playoff berth in five years. However, they haven't earned a postseason spot just yet.
A few more teams were able to punch their tickets to 2025-26 NFL Playoffs, but Sunday was mostly a day of races tightening across the league.
The San Francisco 49ers' postseason ticket has been punched, giving them a chance to play in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium.
The Lions are on the outside of the NFC playoff picture entering Week 16. Here's a look at their playoff chances and scenarios.
NFL Network's Chris Rose takes a look at the seven NFC playoff seeds as of Sunday night in Week 16 of the 2025 regular season.
Pittsburgh Steelers wideout DK Metcalf received his punishment for hitting a Detroit Lions fan in a viral video from Sunday's game, and his bank account is taking a hit as well.