Here's how the NFL playoff picture looks through the first two games of Week 17 on Christmas. The Detroit Lions were eliminated from playoff contention with a loss to the Minnesota Vikings, and the NFC playoff field is all set except for one slot: the NFC South champion,

Technically, it's possible that the Eagles could face the Seahawks and Bears in the first round if both end up losing their division leads. Seattle could get passed by either the Rams or the 49ers, while the Bears could get passed by the Packers.

The stakes are high for several teams in the penultimate week of the NFL regular season. Here's how the odds see it going.

The Lions need this game to have any playoff chance, but it won't be easy on the road. Minnesota has played outstanding defense. The problem is the Vikings have rookie Max Brosmer playing for the injured J.J. McCarthy. That could be an issue, even against a Lions defense that has struggled.

In the craziest of Bears seasons, the craziest part is that the idea of going to the Super Bowl isn’t so crazy. They’re far from the favorite — in the NFC, the Rams, Seahawks, Eagles, 49ers and Packers all have better betting odds — but there’s no playoff matchup in which they’d be overwhelmed.

Notable odds: While the loss to the Panthers drops Tampa Bay out of playoff position for the time being, the Bucs still have a 51% shot at winning the NFC South, per The Athletic. That's because they face Carolina one more time and will hold the tiebreaker if they win that game.

Here’s everything fans need to know about the Steelers’ Week 17 matchup against the Cleveland Browns, including how to watch and stream the game.