OK fans, today is all about the playoffs in the NFL. Who can clinch ... who is blowing it, etc.

UPDATE: Out: Falcons; Bills

So we'll update this as we go, but feel free to join in by leaving a comment. Say something smart and we'll add it up here.

Speaking of which, this one was too good to bury at the bottom:

Stiggi says: The Giants? What else is new? I'm not surprised that the Saints are whipping them thoroughly. I've been a Giant fan since Frank Gifford was a rookie in 1951 and I have never been so disgusted with them as I am now. They should play as good as they talk. Tiki should thank Coach Coughlin, for stopping all the fumbles, which made him so good these past few seasons, instead of critizing him. Retire Tiki, I won't miss you. Shockey drops another one, wide open, just like his mouth. The Whitfield head butt? He learned from Frank Walker. Go ahead, replace Coughlin, but while you are at it, replace a bunch of big time under achievers, also. NFC East teams on the rise? Not the uh, "Big Blue."

Bengals-Broncos: By far the most brutal loss today has to be for the Bengals. To nearly tie the game in the final minute only to watch your holder fumble it away before the PAT has to hurt. The Seahawks can't even remotely compare, given that they backed in already.

Giants-Saints: At the risk of stating the obvious, fumbling punts when you desperately need to win to bolster your sagging postseason hopes ... not a good idea (we're talking to you, Chad Morton).

Stunner?: We probably shouldn't be surprised ... the Texans beat the Colts 27-24.  Maybe if they could get a few more games against the Jaguars and Colts, the Texans could be a title contender.

Cardinals-49ers:  San Francisco's slim playoff hopes are taking a beating at the hands of the Cardinals. Arizona's already up 20-6 and it's only halftime.

Rams-Redskins: Somehow the Rams stay alive. Steven Jackson ran a TD in midway through overtime after Jeff Wilkins botched a potential game-winning field goal at the end of regulation.

Bills-Titans: The legend of Vince Young could take another huge step today. With both teams alive for the playoffs, he stakes the Titans to a early 7-3 lead on a  touchdown t Bobby Wade. Or it could be Willis McGahee, who just returned te favor and gave the Bills a lead.

Craig says: Sorry Giants fans, the only New York team playing next month is the Jets. After Denver and the Bengals eliminate one hopeful, and the Patriots come out and play their game, the Jets will win the final two games and be post-season bound.

Saints going for broke: The Saints already have clinched a playoff spot ... but they're the ones playing like their postseason life is on the line. They've gone for it three times on 4th and short -- the most recent on 4th and goal -- and have converted all three times.

Coby says:  How scary are the Saints, last year 3-13 and lifeless, this year 10-5 and a Eagles win away from getting some much-needed rest, and I loved the guts Payton showed on 4th and goal, down by a point, went for the KO, they could've done the easy thing and taken the easy 3, but instead went for the throat, and also the reverse they ran, that's why Bush is scary, you don't know if it's going to him or not when he's in and that's tough, because a defensive player has to spy him and that ussually leaves a hole for a big run or someone single covered.

Justin says: How bout that Vince? Its was a glorious day that Houston pick Mario Williams. All I want for Christams is a playoff chance next weekend. One day at a time my friends. Go Titans!

Bills-Titans: This is the game I wish I could watch right now. Vince Young and J.P. Losman are having quite the duel.

Rabbit12 says: Arthur Blank, Falcons owner, should grant the coach's wish. He shold give him the ultimate Christmas gift of freedom so he can go and coach at his dream job. You might thimk that firing a guy on Christmas eve is hardcore but it is not. At least he won't have to think about it over the holiday. Go for MR. Blank. Also, Vick should sit!

Giants-Saints: Again, not to state the obvious, but giving up 20 unanswered points in a game that you pretty much need to win in order to bolster your failing playoff hopes ... not a good idea.

Justin says: Ok, after the first 5 games, who woulda thought we would hear - "Bills-Titans: This is the game I wish I could watch right now. Vince Young and J.P. Losman are having quite the duel." I am in the same boat, outta town forced to watch my computer screen waiting for the updates. It gives suspense a whole new meaning.

Giants-Saints: And now it looks like the pressure is starting to get to the Giants. Bob Whitfield just got hit with a 15-yard penalty for head butting a member of the Saints.

Sub4real says: Niners-Cardinals: Niners may no go to the playoffs this year, but you never know it could happen. Niners are back from the dead!

Patriots-Jaguars: If it's December, New England must be going on the road and punking a playoff-caliber contender in preparation for another run at the Super Bowl. Yep, it's December -- Patriots 24, Jaguars 14 with time running out on Jacksonville.

Whoops: We might have spoke too soon on the Patriots. The Jags calmly marched down to score a TD and pull within three. And now they've forced the Pats into a three-and-out and will get a chance to tie ... or even take the lead.

Powerful Panthers: Whatever slim chance Carolina has of making the playoffs can be directly attributed to Chris Weinke. Yeah, he threw 61 times ijn a oss two weeks ago. And yeah, he led the way in a blowout loss to Pittsburgh last week. But the heady veteran racked up 32 yards, completing four of his seven passes in a dominating 10-3 win over Atlanta. I believe the tag is necessary here.

We take it back: No ... we weren't speaking too soon on the Patriots. They've forced a fumble and are in position to run out the clock. See, we knew what we're talking about all along ...