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Slim Hopes

After climbing to the top of the AFC West just three weeks ago, the Denver Broncos are teetering on the brink of playoff elimination.

The Broncos look to keep their slim division title hopes alive and continue their home dominance over the slumping Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday at Invesco Field.

Still Searching

The Miami Dolphins are marching toward football ignominy, but remain surprisingly upbeat about it.

With just four regular-season games left, the winless Dolphins (0-12) try once again to notch their first win of 2007 when they meet the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.

Bears, Skins Clash

A season removed from the Super Bowl, the Chicago Bears are mastering the art of inconsistency.

Their results so far? They opened this way: loss, win, loss. Then, after a second consecutive loss in Week 4, the Bears have put together this string over the past eight games: win, loss, win, loss, win, loss, win, loss.

The Washington Redskins, meanwhile, have been far more consistent of late: loss, loss, loss, loss.

Looking to Rebound

At times, the Cleveland Browns have looked like a team that's destined to make just its second playoff appearance in 10 years. At others, they've looked like the inexperienced club that has finished last in the AFC North the last four seasons.

After their latest sloppy loss dented their playoff chances, the Browns look to get back on track when they visit the New York Jets on Sunday.

Cards Still in The Hunt

It isn't surprising to see the Seattle Seahawks once again atop their division, and surging towards the playoffs. Somewhat shocking, however, is seeing the Arizona Cardinals in the thick of the playoff hunt.

The Seahawks look to win their fifth straight game and clinch their fourth straight NFC West title on Sunday when they host the Cardinals, who are trying to move closer to their first playoff berth in eight years.