In the NFC, five teams have playoff chances that are close to a coin flip depending on this week's outcomes. And each can significantly improve their postseason hopes, according to Next Gen Stats. In the AFC, the Denver Broncos sit alone with a 65% chance. Six other teams have a 88% chance or better.

"That's the way to fight, but we've got a lot more fighting to go." Indeed, just nine months removed from being one fourth down stop away from winning the Super Bowl, the 49ers are fighting for their playoff lives.

Detroit opens Thanksgiving weekend against Chicago. Plus, Kansas City and Buffalo can clinch postseason spots with wins and losses by Denver and Miami.

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

The Football Night in America crew examine the NFL playoff picture heading into Week 13, highlighting a few hopefuls in the San Francisco 49ers and Cincinnati Bengals.

Detroit has feasted on some bottom-feeders, but this is a huge spread against a historic division rival. And while the Bears have lost five in a row, three of those were by three points or fewer. How much weight do you want to put on the frozen-Fish angle?