THE BOYS' BRIGADE

Well, the Minnesota Vikings are clinching the NFC North title as this post goes live. The Packers are out of the playoffs.

See USA Today, "NFL playoff picture: Broncos seize top seed; Steelers take final spot."

Watch, at the NFL's YouTube page, "The Return of Peyton Manning! - Chargers vs. Broncos - NFL Week 17 Highlights."

More at the Los Angeles Times, "NFL Week 17: Patriots fail to earn top seed; Steelers nab playoff spot."

(Buffalo beat the Jets as well, which ruined another batch of playoff hopes. Tough season, heh.)