The NFL playoff picture is starting to take shape, but the bracket is far from finalized.
The way those matchups line up will have a major impact on how the postseason will play out.
Contenders that seemed poised for a deep run could get eliminated during Wild Card Weekend if they run into a rival they can't seem to figure out. Underdogs facing long odds could get hot at the right time against a team they line up well against, launching an unexpected championship run from a fortunate seeding.
With that in mind, let's look at each of the eight teams on top of their respective divisions heading into Week 17 and highlight the one matchup they want to avoid come playoff time.