The road to the NFL playoffs is paved with the dreams of postseason hopefuls.
With the NFL calendar nearing Thanksgiving, the playoff picture is slowly coming into focus. Division races and wild-card standings will be settled over the coming month, with 14 teams vying for two spots in Super Bowl 59.
But first, Week 12. Sunday's slate features a fair amount of intriguing matchups, highlighted by the 49ers vs. the Packers, with the two NFC playoff stalwarts renewing their rivalry at 4:25 p.m. ET. Elsewhere, the Vikings and Bears highlight a Sunday filled with division matchups.
Sunday also will play home to some potential returns and some new-look offenses.