There, the Chiefs beat the Pittsburgh Steelers, which helps the Chargers in the NFL playoff standings outlook as Jim Harbaugh and Co. head for the postseason.

This was particularly surprising given we got two matchups between four teams guaranteed playoff spots. But it hit home the harsh reality of the AFC. I've said it before and I'll say it again: this is three-team playoff race.

The Denver Broncos can clinch a playoff spot with a Week 17 victory. What are their current playoff odds approaching their next game?

Buffalo (12-3) can’t fall lower than the No. 3 seed in the AFC. The Ravens can only snatch a potential home-field playoff game from the Bills with a win against the Browns and back-to-back losses by the Bills to the Jets and Patriots to close out the regular season.

NFL.com's Christian Gonzales breaks down what to watch for when the Patriots host the Chargers on Saturday in Week 17.

The Pittsburgh Steelers were riding high and one of the best stories in the NFL throughout the first three months of the 2024 regular season. Entering December, the unit was 8-3 with sights on potentially securing the number one overall seed in the AFC.

Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott ripped his team's effort in the 29-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

LeBron James and Austin Reaves each put in stellar performances to lift the Lakers to a thrilling victory over Stephen Curry and the Warriors.

The Times’ Sports reporting staff selects their favorite story from 2024, a showcase of stories that hold a special place with 17 writers. Ex-Laker Darius Morris died at 33 of coronary artery disease, though cocaine, hydrocodone and ethanol played a role, the L.A. County medical examiner says.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — When Bo Nix tied the Broncos record last month for touchdowns thrown by a rookie quarterback in a season, coach Sean Payton’s first reaction was to go hunting for chops to bust. “We’re hitting these milestones and I just have to give (John) Elway a hard time,” Payton said at the time. “Like, ‘What the heck?'”

Kansas City has cleared a path to a third consecutive Super Bowl, though Baltimore took the AFC North lead in dominant fashion. Plus, nice and naughty lists.