(LARRY W. SMITH/EPA)
It's that time of year, NFL fans!
As Week 12 progresses, it's impossible not to look ahead to playoff scenarios, head-to-head tiebreakers and the playoff picture as we head into December across the National Football League. While some races are (seemingly) wrapped up, most of the postseason field will go right down to the wire in Week 17.
Here's where we stand right now (at the end of play after Sunday's 1 p.m. slate of games):
NFC
1. Dallas Cowboys (10-1): NFC East leader
Remaining schedule: @Vikings, @Giants, Buccaneers, Lions, @Eagles
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