Author: Nate Davis, USA TODAY

The NFL playoff field crystallized as Week 17 games played out, with the Patriots securing a bye and the Texans wrapping up the AFC South.

Missing a key field goal or extra point can leave kickers on an island. But that experience is something that bonds players throughout the NFL.

Just two teams joined the playoff picture this week, but the postseason outlook still underwent a potentially big reshaping.

Baltimore’s win over Bolts on Saturday night means L.A. probably won’t win AFC’s home field. Meanwhile, Ravens may be headed for AFC North lead.

Baltimore’s longtime QB likely won’t be a Raven much longer now that Lamar Jackson has been anointed the starter. So what might be next for Flacco?

Seattle and Minnesota project as NFC playoff teams, but you really wouldn’t know it after the Seahawks’ ugly victory Monday night.

The Saints and Chiefs both wrapped up their spots Sunday afternoon, and New Orleans got another boost from the Bears later on.

Sunday night’s game between division-leading Chicago and L.A. shapes up as best game of Week 14, but will it be competitive?

The former Cardinals coach said Tuesday he had “no desire” to coach in Green Bay. Maybe he should think twice about working with Aaron Rodgers and Co.