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?

Draft experts are pushing the Cardinals to take a running back at No. 3 — but this move could be a costly mistake for the franchise’s future.

The NFL playoff field is set. The Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks are the No. 1 seeds who earned first-round byes, while the New England Patriots and Chicago Bears look dangerous as No. 2 seeds. Plus there are plenty of contenders in the other wild-card weekend slots.

Many NFL experts believe the Detroit Lions will be taking a defensive player with the No. 17 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

It's a low stakes matchup with the Chicago Bears, with the Lions playing for pride and the Bears trying to earn the NFC's No. 2 seed. The Lions will be without Penei Sewell and Alex Anzalone, while the Bears plan to play their starters.

The Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders meet Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.