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The NFC West has a new leader and the top three teams have changed spots. The Seattle Seahawks are now the leader in the division, while the Arizona Cardinals remain in last place, the spot they have clinched.
This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/seahawks/onsi as All scenarios Seahawks can clinch No. 1 seed, NFC West in Week 17. With two weeks remaining in the 2025 NFL regular season, the NFC playoff picture is shaping up to be a race to the very end.
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Here's how the Rams can still win the NFC West and earn the No. 1 seed
The Rams are down but not out. There's still a clear path for them to win the NFC West and earn the No. 1 seed.
It was a heavyweight battle at the top of the division, and defense was optional. The San Francisco 49ers marched into Indianapolis and emerged with a resounding defense, as things are getting even more difficult for the Seattle Seahawks to hang onto the top spot.
The Rams' odds to win the NFC West and secure the No. 1 seed cratered on Thursday night with their 38-37 loss to the Seahawks.
The NFC West now officially has a team in the postseason. The Los Angeles Rams clinched a postseason berth with their 41-34 win over the Detroit Lions. However, their lead in the NFC West has not changed. They are still in first place in the division but have the same record as the second-place Seattle Seahawks.
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NFC West Standings: Seattle moves to 1st, 49ers 2nd, Rams fall to 3rd
The Seahawks will travel to face the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers managed to beat the Rams 31-28 a couple of weeks ago and are trying to get a few wins to take the NFC South. Unlike the Seahawks, their postseason ticket hasn’t been punched. So there might be a bit more from the Panthers this week.
There’s no bigger game on the NFL slate this week than the one kicking things off on Thursday. The Los Angeles Rams are visiting the Seattle Seahawks in an NFC West showdown at Lumen Field, with the winner taking over sole possession of first place in the division.
Seahawks' OT win over the Rams reshapes the NFC West and opens a clearer path for the 49ers in the playoff and No. 1 seed race.
Nobody really knew what to expect out of the NFC West in the 2025 NFL season. Sure, the Los Angeles Rams were supposed to be good, but how would Sam Darnold far
The NFC West Huddle is back to recap a wild week that saw the Seahawks take control of the division with a thrilling overtime win over the Rams. We dive into the 49ers’ momentum following their win over Tennessee,
Notable odds: The Colts are on the brink of elimination, with just a 2% shot at the playoffs, according to the Athletic, following Monday's loss to the 49ers. A Texans victory on Saturday vs. the Chargers will end the Colts' season.