NFL playoff picture: How things stand ahead of Bears-Seahawks
With the calendar now flipped to November, the NFL is entering the push to the playoffs. So it is the perfect time to start looking at how the playoff picture is shaping up. Week 8 of the NFL season delivered some surprises, and as such some team are currently on the outside looking in when […]
As the NFL enters the push to the playoffs, the playoff picture is starting to take shape. In the AFC, the Denver Broncos have moved into first place in the AFC West with a win over Kansas City, while the Steelers have taken the No. 2 spot from the Broncos. The Jets and the Colts are tied at 5-3, with the Jets having a better record in conference play.
The Raiders and the Ravens also have a 4-4 record, but Las Vegas has a better conference record. The Patriots and the Browns have a 5-3 record, but New England's better conference record puts them in the No. 7 spot. The Broncos, Steelers, and Chiefs are the top three teams in the AFC playoff picture.
In the NFC, the San Francisco 49ers and the Minnesota Vikings are tied at 6-1, but San Francisco has a better Strength of Victory in conference play. The Lions and the Chicago Bears are tied at 5-2, with Detroit having a better record in division games. The Green Bay Packers hold the No. 6 spot over the Seahawks thanks to a better conference record.
The Bears-Seahawks game on Monday night could have significant implications for the NFC playoff picture. If the Bears win, they would jump to No. 5 in the NFC standings, while a loss would drop them into a three-way tie with the Packers and Seahawks. The Packers would move up to No. 6 due to a better conference record, while the Seahawks would drop to No. 7 after a win over Chicago.
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