The Seattle Seahawks secured the NFC's No. 1 seed, while the NFC South title remains undecided, depending on the Saints-Falcons game. The article details various AFC and NFC playoff scenarios, including top seed races and winner-take-all division matchups.
The Seattle Seahawks clinched the NFC's No. 1 seed and the NFC West title with a 13-3 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers will be either the No. 5 or 6 seed, depending on the Rams' game. In the NFC South, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Carolina Panthers 16-14, but the division champion will be decided by the New Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons game on Sunday; a Saints win or tie secures it for the Buccaneers, while a Falcons win gives the title to the Panthers. Overall, 12 of 14 playoff berths are secured, with four teams competing for the final two spots. In the AFC, the No. 1 seed is still up for grabs among the Broncos, Patriots, and Jaguars. The AFC North features a winner-take-all game between the Ravens and Steelers. The Patriots won the AFC East, and the Broncos secured the AFC West. In the NFC, the Eagles won the NFC East and will be the No. 2 or 3 seed, while the Bears clinched the NFC North and could be the No. 2 seed. The Packers are locked into the No. 7 seed.
