There might not be a bigger wild-card player for the NFL playoff race the rest of the season than McCarthy. The Vikings have invested heavily in the roster and put together a talented team that should have serious Super Bowl expectations.

Can the Bucs reach the Super Bowl? Will Myles Garrett win DPOY? We asked 15 experts to give their predictions for the rest of the NFL season.

After a Week 9 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Indianapolis Colts are now 7-2 on the season. So where do they now sit in the AFC playoff standings heading into Week 10?

Just as we did a few weeks ago, we're splitting the league into four buckets: the inner and outer circles of contenders, fringe playoff teams and those that should be making draft preparations. Those tiers are listed below, with the teams in each tier listed in alphabetical order.

Early 2025 NFL playoff and Super Bowl 60 predictions, top contenders, surprise teams, and bold forecasts for the rest of the season.