What does it mean? What are the pertinent factors (and, perhaps, tiebreakers) prominently in play as each conference's ...

The 49ers, Cowboys and Cardinals are out of the playoff race. The Falcons took control of their hopes with help, and the Colts, Dolphins and Bengals kept slim chances alive.

While a few 'dogs managed to save the books a little bit of cash, the favorites proved lucrative for bettors this past ...