Bengals, Panthers and Patriots can all clinch playoff spots this week

CLINCHING SCENARIOS: The Patriots, Panthers and Bengals can all clinch playoff spots and maybe a division title this week.

QUARTERBACKS CASHING IN: Though neither Brock Osweiler and Kirk Cousins is likely to actually make it to free agency, in many ways they’ll both have a major influence on the market.

CAP ROOM: The salary cap for 2016 is expected to rise to as much as $153 million.

GAMBLING PICKS: Here are the five best games for betting on this week ... yes, the Bills and Chargers might deserve a little of your gambling attention.

BON JOVI: There’s a report going around that Jon Bon Jovi is interested in buying the Tennessee Titans.

CHIP STAYS: The latest report says that the Eagles are expected to keep Chip Kelly for 2016. And in case you’re wondering why the Eagles defense got so bad so fast, blame the offense. Bad coaches were the hot topic on the podcast this week.

INJURY REPORT: Danny Amendola is expected to return against the Eagles this week, giving Tom Brady a reliable option over the middle. The Bucs are going to have tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins in the lineup finally.

BIG GAME: The Texans are in Buffalo for a game that will shape the AFC playoff race.

BOWL SEASON: Get a look at the next wave of NFL players playing in bowl games this season. The FINAL bowl predictions are here.

BIG WINS: Broncos legend Ed McCaffrey’s sons both won championship on Saturday.

NEW JAMES BOND: Aaron Rodgers as the new James Bond?

FIX THE 49ERS: Here’s what Niners fans would like to see happen to their struggling team.

FIXING THE REFS: With so many referee mistakes this season, there’s growing support for Bill Belichick’s proposal to make every play reviewable.

GETTIN’ LUCKY: Two weeks ... the Colts should have Andrew Luck back in the lineup for Week 15 against the Texans.