December football just feels...important. You know when you're watching the action on a Sunday afternoon/evening with company from the Christmas tree or menorah (or anything else that signifies the holiday season), it's going to be a little more special and a lot more intense.

The home stretch is officially here, and playoff positions, first-round byes and home-field opportunities are up for grabs across the board.

With one game still remaining Monday night, let's break down the state of the race following the 13th Sunday of the 2021 regular season.

Playoff Picture Through 13 Weeks

AFC

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