... prized playoff positions at stake in Week 16 of the NFL season. Rarely do we see every spot clinched prior to Week 17 and that is very unlikely with the number of teams still in the chase in 2009.

The NFL must love the fact that 19 of the 32 teams were still alive heading into this week. Tennessee was eliminated on Thursday evening by the San Diego Chargers 42-17. That leaves 18.

The AFC is full of questions after the Denver Broncos lost to the Oakland Raiders last week. It gave six teams hope at a shot for the Super Bowl. It could all mean nothing if Denver pulls the upset this week in Philadelphia.

With a win on the road and a home game against the Chiefs in Week 17, the Broncos could pretty much sew up their playoff tic...

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