Things are always interesting in the NFL, but we've cranked the intensity tenfold after flipping the calendar to December. We're in the final full month of the 2025 regular season, making each contest fall further under the microscope as playoff hopes hang in the balance. That creates fascinating matchups to not only watch, but wager on as well.

Entering the final stretch of the 2025 season, we can see a clear gap between contenders and pretenders, though underdogs are still covering at a fairly high rate.

Last week, we warned you about those double-digit pointspreads. Teams favored by 10 or more went 0-3 in Week 12. In Week 13, there were just two double-digit spreads, and the favorites went 1-1 against the spread.

According to NFL.com, the Indianapolis Colts have an 85% chance to make the playoffs if they win, 55% if they lose.

Plenty of familiar teams headline the group again this time of year. The Tennessee Titans, New York Giants, New Orleans Saints, Las Vegas Raiders and Cleveland Browns all entered Week 14 in possession of a top-five pick. Will they be able to say the same after the week is over?

With Wild Card Weekend officially set, here's a look at the bracket and the teams best positioned to participate in this year's Super Bowl. By beating the Denver Broncos in Week 18, the Los Angeles Chargers would've clinched the No.