The Arizona Cardinals could have been the first team to clinch a playoff spot this season but fell short against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday. With the loss, Arizona gives up the top seed in the NFC to the Green Bay Packers and falls to third behind the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
In the AFC, the New England Patriots remained on top during their bye week. The Kansas City Chiefs moved up to the third seed as the Baltimore Ravens' free fall continues. The Buffalo Bills are also tumbling after a loss to Tampa Bay, which breathed new life into the Indianapolis Colts while they were on their bye.