The final act of an NFL regular season isn't unlike the setup of a movie. The payoff is coming.
With one week left to play, much has already been decided.
Ten teams clinched postseason berths. The Cincinnati Bengals secured the No. 1 overall draft pick after their latest loss to the Miami Dolphins.
Much more will be decided based on what was already seen during the league's Week 16 action.
- New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas set an NFL record, with his standing in history yet to be determined.
- The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to battle and overcome adversity, but their season hangs in the balance.