Jumbo075
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NFC East - Cowboys have 1-1/2 game lead on Eagles, with 4 games to play. But all 4 of the Eagles final games are against the NFC East, so they could challenge the Cowboys unless the Cowboys get on a roll.
NFC Central - Packers and Vikings essentially tied for Division lead, and they have a 3 game lead on the Bears with 4 games remaining. The Bears could end up with a better record than either the Cowboys or Eagles, but would still miss the playoffs because the NFC East must have at least 1 team in the playoffs.
NFC South - Saints have already clinched the division, and no other team is above 0.500.
NFC West - 49ers and Seahawks are essentially tied for the division lead, and each of them is 3 games ahead of the Rams, with 4 games to play. The Rams could end up with a better record than either the Cowboys or Eagles, but would still miss the playoffs because the NFC East must have at least 1 team in the playoffs.
Technically, the Bears and Rams can still make the playoffs, but they would need a lot of help. Also, the Seahawks and Vikings play Monday night, so one of those teams is going to drop to just a 2 game lead unless they have a tie. But the reality is that the only real intrigue left for the NFC Playoff field is whether Dallas or Philadelphia will represent the East Division in the playoffs.
The Giants, Lions, and Falcons are mathematically eliminated. The Cardinals, Commanders, Buccaneers and Panthers are also pretty close to being mathematically eliminated, and may actually already be eliminated due to tie breakers that I haven't delved into.
Playoff Seeding is still very much undecided.
NFC Central - Packers and Vikings essentially tied for Division lead, and they have a 3 game lead on the Bears with 4 games remaining. The Bears could end up with a better record than either the Cowboys or Eagles, but would still miss the playoffs because the NFC East must have at least 1 team in the playoffs.
NFC South - Saints have already clinched the division, and no other team is above 0.500.
NFC West - 49ers and Seahawks are essentially tied for the division lead, and each of them is 3 games ahead of the Rams, with 4 games to play. The Rams could end up with a better record than either the Cowboys or Eagles, but would still miss the playoffs because the NFC East must have at least 1 team in the playoffs.
Technically, the Bears and Rams can still make the playoffs, but they would need a lot of help. Also, the Seahawks and Vikings play Monday night, so one of those teams is going to drop to just a 2 game lead unless they have a tie. But the reality is that the only real intrigue left for the NFC Playoff field is whether Dallas or Philadelphia will represent the East Division in the playoffs.
The Giants, Lions, and Falcons are mathematically eliminated. The Cardinals, Commanders, Buccaneers and Panthers are also pretty close to being mathematically eliminated, and may actually already be eliminated due to tie breakers that I haven't delved into.
Playoff Seeding is still very much undecided.
