The NFL season is taking shape as every team in the league will have at least reached the half-way point in the schedule by the time Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers conclude their game Monday night.
While there will almost certainly be many twists and turns as the regular season reaches its conclusion on December 31, several teams appear to be well on their way to making the playoffs and having a shot at the Super Bowl.
Here's a look at the current standings.
In the AFC, it's not a surprise that the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots are in first place in the AFC East and should have another chance to make a run at the postseason.