Live discussion: NFL Slam with Mark and Sam

This week’s Monday edition of our NFL Google+ hangout -- “NFL Slam with Mark and Sam,” starring Times NFL columnist Sam Farmer and Mark Thompson of “Mark and Brian” radio fame -- will start at 11:30 a.m. and cover a host of topics.

One could include the sharpening playoff picture, which is coming into focus. As Farmer wrote Sunday,

“Denver clinched the AFC West with its 31-23 victory over Tampa Bay, and Atlanta locked up the NFC South by virtue of the Buccaneers’ losing.

“New England, which posted a 23-16 victory at Miami, won the AFC East for the 10th time in 12 seasons. Tom Brady became the first starting quarterback in league history to win 10 division titles.

“Houston, with its 24-10 win at Tennessee, secured at least a spot in the playoffs and picked up its franchise-record 11th win.

“It’s good to know we’re in,” Texans quarterback Matt Schaub said. “It’s a great feeling to know that we’ve reached that goal, but we’ve got a lot more to accomplish.”

“NFL Slam with Mark and Sam” is held every Monday and Friday at 11:30 a.m. You can watch it on this blog post. If you have questions for Mark and Sam, email them to sportshangout@latimes.com and we will try to get them answered live during the chat.