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Broncos and Rams Secure Playoff Spots; 19 Teams Battle On

12/18/2025

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Broncos and Rams Secure Playoffs

The Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Rams have secured postseason spots, with 13 teams eliminated and 19 vying for 12 berths.
In Week 16, the Rams face the Seahawks and the Patriots face the Ravens.
The Philadelphia Eagles can clinch the NFC East with a win.
The Bears and Packers remain in wild-card contention, while the Jaguars and Texans compete for the AFC South.

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Cowboys' Playoff Hopes

The Dallas Cowboys' chances after a 34-26 loss to the Minnesota Vikings are bleak, with Jerry Jones frustrated.
The Cowboys must win their final three games and hope the Eagles lose to stay alive.
The Kansas City Chiefs are eliminated from playoff contention for the first time in a decade after losing to the Chargers.
Travis Kelce expressed disappointment and emphasized finishing the season strong despite Patrick Mahomes' serious injury.

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Broncos and Rams Secure Playoffs

The Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Rams have secured postseason spots, with 13 teams eliminated and 19 vying for 12 berths.
In Week 16, the Rams face the Seahawks and the Patriots face the Ravens.
The Philadelphia Eagles can clinch the NFC East with a win.
The Bears and Packers remain in wild-card contention, while the Jaguars and Texans compete for the AFC South.

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