Play-off pushes and Packers v Vikings - 5 NFL storylines

It's about that time, folks. We are heading for the climax of the regular season in the NFL, and the conclusion of Week 17 promises to throw up a number of enthralling storylines.

The action kicked off on Christmas Day, with the Kansas City Chiefs defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens defeating the Houston Texans, and continued with the Seahawks' win over the Bears overnight.

An expanded slate of games on Saturday and Sunday lie before us.

Here are five things to look out for this weekend.

Saturday night fever

The clash between the Denver Broncos and Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday (9.30pm) is key for both teams' play-off hopes this year.

The Broncos are in a position to clinch a play-off berth with a win, currently holding the sixth spot in the AFC, whereas the Bengals are at 6-8 on the year, facing elimination with a loss and sitting 10th in the AFC standings.

Statistically, Joe Burrow has been exceptional for the Bengals, with 361 completions out of 527 attempts for 3,977 yards, 36 touchdowns, and just eight interceptions, making him one of the league leaders in passing.

On the offence, Ja'Marr Chase has been a significant threat, but the Bengals have struggled to get over the line on various occasions this campaign and it will be a huge task for the team to make the play-offs at this stage. They need to win their final two games (which includes a Week 18 trip to the Pittsburgh Steelers).

On the other side, the Broncos have shown resilience this year, with running backs like Javonte Williams and Audric Estime contributing significantly.

Rookie quarterback Bo Nix has impressed in his first season. Through 16 weeks, Nix has matched Justin Herbert, CJ Stroud and Russell Wilson for most games with at least two