The Indianapolis Colts’ already slim playoff hopes took another hit on Thursday night with the Los Angeles Chargers beating the Denver Broncos. Prior to that game, the Colts’ most straightforward path to the playoffs consisted of them winning their final three games and the Chargers finishing the season 1-2 or worse.

The Indianapolis Colts have a Week 17 date with the New York Giants on Sunday at MetLife Stadium. The narrative has been that Anthony Richardson, Shane Steichen, and Indianapolis are in 'must-win' mode to keep their playoff hopes alive; the reality is they aren't in complete control of their postseason fate.

For the first time ever, Washington has Jayden Daniels. The supernova rookie threw for 227 yards, ran for 127 yards and threw three touchdowns -- including the game-winner to Zach Ertz-- and the Commanders clinched a playoff berth with a 30-24 overtime triumph over the Falcons.

The Indianapolis Colts are still fighting for a playoff spot heading into week 17. Throughout the week, there were questions about whether quarterback Anthony Richardson would suit up due to many injuries.

Behind them, the seventh seed is still being decided. After the rival Denver Broncos lost to the Cincinnati Bengals, they'll need to win in Week 18 in order to clinch a playoff spot. The Broncos, Bengals, Indianapolis Colts and Miami Dolphins are all fighting for one playoff spot.

The AFC has two spots still up for grabs and the Broncos and Chargers can claim them by winning their games on Saturday. The Broncos will be in Cincinnati and the Chargers will be in New England. Losses or ties by the Dolphins and Colts would also advance ...

The Los Angeles Chargers, Cincinnati Bengals and LA Rams all won on Saturday to either seal a playoff ticket or keep their postseason hopes alive.

The Chargers clinched a wild-card spot for the 2024 NFL postseason, and if the Denver Broncos beat the Bengals, it will eliminate Cincinnati, the Colts, and the Dolphins, per ESPN's Adam Schefter.