The 49ers won the game 24-9, keeping their very slim playoff hopes alive.

The Jets improved their record to 6-5 and kept their slim playoff hopes alive.

It was the Islanders' fourth straight victory, a streak that has kept their exceedingly slim playoff hopes alive.

The Bucs (5-9) had slim playoff hopes when yesterday began, but the victory wasn't enough as results from other games eliminated them.

That kept alive Seattle's slim playoff hopes with a victory.

With the win, the Panthers kept their slim playoffs alive by improving to 6-8.

This was a victory that kept the Jets' slim playoff hopes alive.

The only thing keeping the Giants' slim playoff hopes alive is that they are three games out of a wild-card spot.

New York plays host to Minnesota in a game the Giants must win to keep their slim playoff hopes alive.

With the win, the Saints kept their slim playoff hopes alive at 7-6.