One of the biggest dates on the NFL calendar for fans of struggling teams is Black Monday. The first day after the close of the regular season is when teams routinely announce that a head coach has been fired, trying to find a new path forward, hopefully with renewed success.

The Denver Broncos, New England Patriots and Jacksonville Jaguars all have a shot at the No. seed in the AFC, which includes a first-round bye and home-field advantage through the playoffs. The Broncos (13-3) have the clearest path — if they beat the Los Angeles Chargers (11-5) on Sunday,

The NFL playoff picture will finalize after the NFL Week 18 schedule. The top seeds in both the AFC and NFC are still at stake, as is who is going to take the NFC South and AFC North title and the playoff spot that comes with it.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals NFL game to be played on January 4, 2026 on ESPN.

Keep up with the 2025 NFL season on FOX Sports. Prior to the final injury report, which lists players as questionable, doubtful or out, NFL teams use practice designations to update player injury statuses. This can include DNP (did not participate), LP (limited participant) or FP (full participant).

With the NFL regular season almost complete, it's time to check in on the top rookies and assess how they fared in their debut campaigns.

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Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay indicated Friday that he plans to play his starters Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals regardless of whether or not the team can improve its playoff seeding.

Ravens vs. Steelers on Sunday Night Football also has high stakes, with the winner taking the AFC North title and the loser going home to watch the playoffs. Ravens two-time league MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson says he will return from a back injury that kept him out last week, and the Ravens are 3.5-point favorites at DraftKings.