At midway point of the 2025 NFL season, the Baltimore Ravens are currently the 12 seed and out of the playoff picture with an easy remaining schedule

The New York Jets likely took the Cincinnati Bengals out of the AFC North hunt with their upset win. The Dallas Cowboys' playoff chances took a massive hit with their loss to the Denver Broncos, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers appear to be cruising toward their fifth straight NFC South title.

The Chiefs and Bills are surging ahead of their Week 9 showdown. But can either of them catch the Colts and Patriots to take the No. 1 seed?

With six teams on their bye weeks in Week 8 of the NFL season and numerous high-impact players around the league sitting out due to injuries, the stage was set for a day of surprises and swings.

The Rams have a battle at home against the 1-7 New Orleans Saints on tap, a match many believe L.A. should win handily, considering the Saints' 2025 resume. Regardless of the perception of the game, the outcome will weigh heavily on the Rams' playoff chances.

Monday's win over the Buccaneers catapulted the Lions' playoff chances, and put Detroit in the mix for the NFC North. Detroit has losses to Green Bay and Kansas City and has a brutal schedule remaining, but the Lions are one of the more talented teams in the NFL .

While two surprising teams own the top two seeds in the AFC, two perennial conference powers are still very much in the running.

Plus, who are this season’s NFL pretenders, and why aren’t we talking about JJ McCarthy’s upcoming third NFL start?

Following another win, this time in Week 8 over the Tennessee Titans, the Indianapolis Colts remain at the top of the AFC playoff standings. Now 7-1 on the season, along with being the current one seed in the AFC playoff picture, the Colts continue to hold the best record in the NFL.

The Dallas Cowboys are expected to make a move ahead of the NFL trade deadline, with one league insider believing the team can make a 'realistic playoff push.'