There, the Chiefs beat the Pittsburgh Steelers, which helps the Chargers in the NFL playoff standings outlook as Jim Harbaugh and Co. head for the postseason.

The playoff picture came into sharper focus Wednesday when the Chiefs clinched the AFC’s No. 1 seed and the Ravens leapfrogged the Steelers for the AFC North lead.

The Kansas City Chiefs played three games in 13 days, and the defending Super Bowl champs won all three, much to the delight of Patrick Mahomes.

Jayden Daniels, Josh Allen and Baker Mayfield lead UPI senior sports writer Alex Butler's Top-20 fantasy football quarterback rankings for Week 17.

Buffalo (12-3) can’t fall lower than the No. 3 seed in the AFC. The Ravens can only snatch a potential home-field playoff game from the Bills with a win against the Browns and back-to-back losses by the Bills to the Jets and Patriots to close out the regular season.

NFL.com's Christian Gonzales breaks down what to watch for when the Patriots host the Chargers on Saturday in Week 17.

Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott ripped his team's effort in the 29-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Cincinnati Bengals star Ja'Marr Chase leads UPI senior sports writer Alex Butler's Top 50 fantasy football wide receiver rankings for Week 17.

LeBron James and Austin Reaves each put in stellar performances to lift the Lakers to a thrilling victory over Stephen Curry and the Warriors.

The Times’ Sports reporting staff selects their favorite story from 2024, a showcase of stories that hold a special place with 17 writers. Ex-Laker Darius Morris died at 33 of coronary artery disease, though cocaine, hydrocodone and ethanol played a role, the L.A. County medical examiner says.

Sowing the seeds One thing became certain with the Steelers extending their losing streak to three games with the Christmas loss to Kansas City: They are assured of not facing the Chiefs again in the first round of the playoffs.