Panthers clinch NFC South
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NFL tiebreakers, explained: How playoff standings are determined for 2026 divisional, wild card ties
Here is more on the NFL tiebreaker process for the 2026 playoffs. The NFL has a deep set of tiebreakers for divisions that can arise from ties between two and three or more teams. Head-to-head (best won-lost-tied percentage in games between the clubs). Best won-lost-tied percentage in games played within the division.
The last two weeks of the regular season will feature plenty of fireworks. Here's how the playoff picture in the NFC is shaping up
Heading into Week 18, the Packers were the only playoff team that had clinched its seed for the postseason, which explained why Matt LaFleur rested several starters in a 16-3 loss against the Vikings on Sunday. The Packers are now headed to the playoffs where they'll face the Bears for the third time since Dec. 7.
The Seattle Seahawks have a lot at stake in their final game of the regular season against the San Francisco 49ers, with the No. 1 seed on the line.
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Panthers vs. Buccaneers: Playoff Implications Explained
If the Panthers defeat the Buccaneers, they secure the NFC South and a playoff spot. Tampa Bay needs a win and a Falcons loss to New Orleans to advance.
Few divisions in the NFL are as competitive or historic as the NFC East. The rivalries between the Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Giants, and Washington Commanders have produced decades of iconic moments. But in the modern era, one constant ...
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NFC playoff standings, explained: How Seahawks, Bears, others can clinch No. 1 seed in Week 17
The last two weeks of the regular season will feature plenty of fireworks. Here's how the playoff picture in the NFC is shaping up