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2. Philadelphia Eagles (11-2)
3. Seattle Seahawks (8-5)
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-6)
5. Minnesota Vikings (11-2)
6. Green Bay Packers (9-4)
7. Washington Commanders (8-5)
8. Los Angeles Rams (7-6)
10. Arizona Cardinals (6-7)
11. San Francisco 49ers (6-7)
12. New Orleans Saints (5-8)
15. Carolina Panthers (3-10)
16. New York Giants (2-11)
While the race for the AFC No. 1 seed is pretty determined at this level, the race for the No. 1 seed within the NFC continues to be very a lot up for grabs.
The Detroit Lions proceed to cruise and picked up one other vital win throughout Thursday’s divisional showdown in opposition to the Green Bay Packers. However, they have not been capable of create multiple recreation of separation from the Philadelphia Eagles or Minnesota Vikings as a result of they proceed to roll as properly.
Philadelphia has gained 9 in a row, though it wanted a late turnover on downs to flee a problem from the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. As for the Vikings, they’ve gained six in a row and seemed dominant for prolonged stretches of Sunday’s 42-21 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.
Detroit not less than has a head-to-head win over the Vikings to fall again on, however the two NFC North rivals face one another within the closing recreation of the common season.
With only a one-game lead and two red-hot groups chasing them, the Lions could need to win out to ensure they end with the No. 1 seed and home-field benefit all through the playoffs.
The first-round bye that will additionally include the highest seed would additionally show helpful, as a few of the NFC’s high contenders might be eradicated within the Wild Card Round with so many robust groups vying for playoff positioning.
Elsewhere, the Rams are nonetheless an element within the wild-card and NFC West races after their dramatic victory over the Bills with a Week 18 conflict in opposition to the division-leading Seattle Seahawks looming.
Stafford could be a harmful opponent for anybody he confronted within the postseason, so Los Angeles’ end might be one to look at.
