Here are the latest playoff standings, with the Green Bay Packers leading the NFC but the race as tight as ever after Week 8.

The New York Jets likely took the Cincinnati Bengals out of the AFC North hunt with their upset win. The Dallas Cowboys' playoff chances took a massive hit with their loss to the Denver Broncos, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers appear to be cruising toward their fifth straight NFC South title.

Halfway through the season, the Rams look ready for a playoff run. Here’s a look at their standout players and what could trip them up.

To put a cherry on top of the NFC West week for the 49ers ... It's too early to look at the NFC standings with any sincerity, but there was a notable loss at the top of the conference. The Philadelphia Eagles entered the week with a perfect 4-0 record ...

Monday's win over the Buccaneers catapulted the Lions' playoff chances, and put Detroit in the mix for the NFC North. Detroit has losses to Green Bay and Kansas City and has a brutal schedule remaining, but the Lions are one of the more talented teams in the NFL .