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A look at current NFC playoff matchups, rematches, and the seeding chaos that could reshape the bracket before Sunday.
The Carolina Panthers are in position to claim the final spot in the NFC playoff picture after the Green Bay Packers clinched at least a Wild Card berth following the Detroit Lions' loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Christmas Day. Here's a look at the current playoff picture and where the Panthers align in the grand scheme of things.
Detroit's elimination means there are now only eight NFC teams remaining for the playoffs. Eight teams, seven playoff spots, and six of them are already taken. Here are the current standings headed into Week 17: No. 5 - San Francisco 49ers (11-4, Wild Card 1)
Where the Rams stand in the NFC playoff picture heading into Monday Night Football against the Falcons in Atlanta in Week 17.
The Patriots have clinched a playoff berth and have two very winnable games ahead: they visit the Jets in Week 16 and host the Dolphins in Week 17. If they win out, they would clinch the AFC East title, with a terrific chance at the No. 1 seed and first round bye.
The Panthers earned a home victory over the Buccaneers to take control of the NFC South heading into Week 17. Here's a look at the division standings.
It’s possible that by Week 18, there’s no real intrigue left in the NFL’s playoff picture. With two games left, the field is mostly set other than figuring out the AFC North and NFC South champions. Both of those divisions could be clinched this week.