Here’s a look at the NFC playoff race, including the chase for the NFC North championship, along with strength of schedules and the latest playoff probabilities.

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The Buffalo Bills are great at maintaining control of the football while the Pittsburgh Steelers struggle in that area based on time of possession standings.

The Chiefs have been eliminated from playoff contention with the Chargers ' 16-13 win. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes tore his ACL in today's loss. Meanwhile atop the AFC East, the Bills held off the Patriots in a 35-31 win.

The big thing to take from this is the 49ers offense: If it can be crisp and clean, they can win anywhere. The defense, on the other hand, can slow the opposition down, but it’s not going to win you games in the postseason. It’s Brock Purdy’s time to shine for the rest of the year. If the 49ers can manage to win it all, it’s because of him.

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