NFL PLAYOFF RACE
NFC
Division leaders: Atlanta* (11-2), San Francisco (9-3-1), Green Bay (9-4), N.Y. Giants (8-5)
Wild-card leaders: Seattle (8-5),
Chicago (8-5)
Challenging: Washington (7-6), Dallas (7-6), Vikings (7-6), St. Louis (6-6-1)
Needs help:
Tampa Bay (6-7)
AFC
Division leaders: Houston* (11-2), New England* (10-3), Denver* (10-3), Baltimore (9-4)
Wild-card leaders: Indianapolis (9-4), Pittsburgh (7-6)
Challenging:
Cincinnati (7-6)
Needs help:
N.Y. Jets (6-7)
* clinched playoff spot
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