Denver and Cincinnati were considered longshots to make the postseason.
Indianapolis finished the season with just two wins.
Chicago Bears fans rejoiced this morning after general manager Jerry Angelo was ousted from Halas Hall. Fans of the Monsters of the Midway complained about Angelo's often questionable decisions regarding free agency and the team, which most recently took form in Angelo's resistance against signing Pro Bowl running back Matt Forte to a long-term deal.
The 2012 NFL Playoffs are poised to begin -- the field is set and games will start on Jan. 7 with Wild Card matchups culminating with the Super Bowl on Feb. 5 in Indianapolis.
The 2012 NFL Playoff schedule begins next Saturday, Jan. 7, with AFC and NFC Wild Card games.
The final week of the National Football League (NFL) regular season takes place on New Year's Day with seven teams battling for the last three available spots in the playoffs and another four hoping to earn a week off on the road to the Super Bowl.
No Doubt, Justin Bieber and The xx also have albums coming out in 2012.
The American Automobile Association (AAA) has relieved party goers of their biggest tension this New Year eve... It is offering free rides back home for drunk drivers and their vehicles.
The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), has named superstars Kim Kardashian and Janet Jackson as the winners of their first Celebrity Grinch Awards due to their famous (or rather infamous) animal-unfriendly wardrobe.
What people need to remember is that Maher is a comedian who is seeking publicity for his show
The American Automobile Association (AAA) is offering a free ride home to anyone on this New Year's Eve if they've consumed alcohol in order to ensure those who drink do not get behind the wheel. Now if only they could provide this complimentary DD service every weekend!
The Saints' quarterback surpassed Dan Marino in exciting fashion.
America has a new favorite team: The Green Bay Packers. Aaron Rodgers and company, thanks to a stellar offense and an undefeated streak that came to an end last Sunday, have dethroned America's former team, the Dallas Cowboys.
What do Ben Roethlisberger's Super Bowl choke and Two and a Half Men's send-off to deceased cad Charlie Harper have in common? They were the most-TiVo'ed moments on television in 2011.
2011 was all about Friday, baby twins and doing The Creep.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning won't play for the team during its remaining two games, team vice chairman Bill Polian announced Sunday.
On Saturday night in Tampa, Romo led the Cowboys to a resounding 31-15 win over the lackluster Tampa Buccaneers. Romo three for three touchdowns and ran for a another score in leading the Cowboys, now in first place in the division, to the win.
Former SMU Mustang and ESPN analyst Craig James will run for a seat in the U.S. Senate in his home state of Texas.
The Steelers host the Browns at Heinz Field.
No matter her audacity, the Material Girl is only as good as her material, and Madonna has only half a movie here.
Facebook revealed its top 10 global topics for 2011 on Wednesday. Yes, planking made the list.
The Packers sold shares at $250.