AI Weekly Summary

The AFC West saw Kansas City maintain their division lead with a dominant 31-0 shutout victory over Las Vegas, while Denver kept pace in the wild card race with a narrow 33-32 win over the Giants. The Colts' 38-24 victory over the Chargers significantly impacts the AFC playoff picture, as Indianapolis strengthens their wild card positioning while dealing a blow to Los Angeles' postseason hopes.<br><br>In the NFC, Philadelphia's 28-22 win over Minnesota helps solidify their standing in the competitive NFC East race while potentially damaging the Vikings' wild card chances. The Panthers' 13-6 defensive victory over the Jets eliminates New York from realistic playoff contention, as the loss further complicates their path in an already crowded AFC field. These results continue to clarify the playoff picture with several teams either strengthening their positions or seeing their postseason hopes diminish.