Colts star linebacker Zaire Franklin, the NFL's leading tackler with 165, made it clear that a team doesn't lose a game like that if it is truly a playoff squad. The Giants, who were averaging a league-worst 14.3 points per game, more than tripled their average.

The Jacksonville Jaguars have had a disappointing season for the ages. But when it comes to the AFC South, they aren't alone. The Tennessee Titans are contending for the No. 1 pick, the Houston Texans are nowhere near the team they were hyped to be and the Indianapolis Colts,

The Indianapolis Colts and Jacksonville Jaguars opened this season with playoff hopes. Both had creative coaches, young quarterbacks, manageable schedules and what they anticipated were promising futures.

As we head into the final week of the NFL season, there's going to be a lot of drama and that's because there are still two playoff spots and three divisions up for grabs.  The NFC South, NFC North and AFC North will all be decided this weekend.

Heading into Week 18 of the NFL regular season, there is one available playoff spot in the AFC. Fortunately for the Pittsburgh Steelers, they are finally not one of those teams still fighting for a playoff spot.