If not, the Steelers could reclaim the divisional flag by vanquishing the Bengals on Saturday night in Pittsburgh, though surging Cincinnati is still fighting for its own slim playoff chances.

Our writers and editors pick winners in all 16 games, with the NFC North, NFC South and an AFC wild-card spot up for grabs.

Don't just assume that because a team is eliminated from the playoff race, or have their seed clinched and will be playing backups, that they have nothing to play for. It's a fallacy and the betting lines for the season finale usually reflect it.