The playoff standings are getting as crazy as a wild turkey prior to Thanksgiving, which is fitting since the league is hitting that point in the calendar. The NFC West is as unpredictable as ever, with the Seattle Seahawks taking over the division lead thanks to their win over the Arizona Cardinals.

With a the Buffalo Bills on a bye, a big Thursday Night Football game, a Sunday night contest featuring two NFC playoff hopefuls, and a Monday night game featuring two AFC playoff teams, Sunday afternoon felt a little light as far as the NFL Playoff Picture was concerned,

The Chiefs barely squeaked out a win over the Panthers, the Cowboys upset the Commanders, and John won the Harbowl. More from a thrilling NFL Week 12.

The Bills downed the Chiefs, while the Steelers, Lions and Vikings all won to improve their top-seed chances. Which teams will end up with a bye?

One game remains on the NFL schedule in Week 12 but it is between two AFC teams, meaning the NFL playoff picture in the NFC is clear as we enter Week 13. Only one change in the playoff picture changed, although things tightened in a pair of divisions.

We're two-thirds of the way through the 2024 NFL season. Here's how the playoff picture looks ahead of Week 13:

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The Ravens beat the Chargers and moved up to the AFC's No. 5 seed. In the NFC, Seattle made the biggest jump in Week 12. Next? The Chiefs, Bills and Lions can clinch spots.

As the weather gets colder, the playoff race in the NFL starts to heat up. The postseason doesn’t start until January but the games between now and then