NFC Playoff Picture Shifts as Eagles Claim Top Seed, Seahawks Fall too Second
Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia Eagles ascended to the top of the NFC playoff picture following a Week 10 victory, displacing the Seattle Seahawks who dropped to second place despite also winning. The reshuffling comes amid a volatile week in the NFC, with significant movement throughout the conference standings as teams jockey for playoff positioning.
The Eagles now hold the tiebreaker over Seattle, boasting a superior record within the NFC at 6-1 compared to the Seahawks’ 4-2. This shift underscores the intense competition within the NFC,where just one game separates several teams vying for a postseason berth. The Detroit Lions currently lead the NFC North after a tiebreaker win over both the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Chicago Bears,while the Buccaneers fell to fourth place in the conference with a loss to the New England Patriots.
Here’s a look at the current NFC standings after Week 10:
- Philadelphia Eagles (7-2,6-1 NFC)
- Seattle Seahawks (7-2,4-2 NFC)
- Detroit Lions (6-3,win over CHI,win over TB)
- Tampa bay Buccaneers (6-3,loss to DET)
- Los Angeles Rams (7-2)
- chicago Bears (6-3,loss to DET)
- Green Bay Packers (5-3-1)
- San Francisco 49ers (6-4)
- Carolina Panthers (5-5)
- Minnesota Vikings (4-5)
- Dallas Cowboys (3-5-1)
- Arizona Cardinals (3-6)
- Atlanta falcons (3-6)
- Washington Commanders (3-7)
- New Orleans Saints (2-8)
- New York Giants (2-8)
NFC West Update:
The Seattle Seahawks maintain their lead in the NFC West,but the Los Angeles Rams are close behind.
- Seattle Seahawks (7-2, 1-1 NFCW)
- Los Angeles Rams (7-2, 0-1 NFCW)
- San Francisco 49ers (6-4)
- Arizona Cardinals (3-6)
The Rams defeated the 49ers in a key divisional matchup, while the Seahawks secured a win against the Cardinals. With the Dallas Cowboys on a bye week, the remaining teams continue to battle for crucial wins as the playoffs approach. Every game will carry increased weight as teams aim to solidify their positions and secure a coveted playoff spot.