FOCUSING ON THE NFL PLAYOFF PICTURE

With two weeks left in the NFL season, the playoff picture hasbeen pared to the following teams: NFC CENTRAL

Minnesota (9-5): Needs victory or Packer loss to clinch.

Green Bay (8-6): Has to win last two games (Bears, Dallas) andMinnesota must lose last two to win division. Has chance for wildcard because of conference record. NFC EAST

Philadelphia (10-4): Tied with New York for first, hastiebreaker advantage over Giants.

N.Y. Giants (10-4): Good shape for wild card. Would miss onlyby losing last two games while Green Bay wins twice. Even then,could make it if Rams lose two.

Washington (8-6): Long shot. Must win last two and Rams …