We're down to the final week of the 2025 regular season. Playoff teams are figuring out whether to play their starters or go with backups to avoid key injuries. So, what's the motivation for clubs eliminated from postseason contention?

That limits this year's pool of world champions, but in a season where everyone is flawed and no one was truly dominant, the field remains wide open. The top seeds in either conference are vulnerable. The worst teams in the AFC and NFC are both guaranteed at least one home game. There are few outcomes that would be truly surprising this winter.

Predictions and best bets for every postseason game, from wild card weekend all the way down to Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8