NFC playoff picture: Bears fall to final wild card as Rams are No. 1
The NFC playoff race is heating up. The Chicago Bears, who were a No. 1 seed a week ago, fell all the way to the final wild card spot. The Los Angeles Rams are back on top of the conference and the Green Bay Packers now lead the NFC North.
Let’s take a look at the current NFC playoff picture
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NFC Playoff Photo, Week 15
NFC Playoff Photo, Week 15
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Los Angeles Rams, 10-3 (5-3 conference)
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Green Bay Packers, 9-3-1 (7-2-1 conference)
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San Francisco 49ers, 9-4 (8-2 conference)
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Chicago Bears, 9-4 (6-3 conference)
The Detroit Lions (8-5), Carolina Panthers (7-6) and Dallas Cowboys (6-6-1) remain in the mix.
What happened in week 14?
The Lions made it difficult for the Cowboys by beating them 44-30 on Thursday.
The Seahawks dismantled the Atlanta Falcons 37-9 in Atlanta.
The Bucs lost 24-20 at home to the New Orleans Saints. They now have the same record as the Panthers and will face them twice before the end of the year.
The Rams defeated the Arizona Cardinals 45-17 in Arizona.
The Packers beat the Bears 28-21 to take the lead in the NFC North.
The Eagles lost Monday night 22-19 to the Los Angeles Chargers.
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The Panthers and 49ers were bye.
Photo of key Week 15 matchups for the NFC playoffs
The week begins with the Buccaneers hosting the Falcons on Thursday night.
The Bears are at home against the Cleveland Browns 3-10.
The Eagles host the 2-11 Las Vegas Raiders.
The Packers face the Denver Broncos 11-2 on the road.
The battle of the Rams and Lions in Los Angeles
The Panthers will face the 3-10 Saints on the road.
The Seahawks host the 8-5 Indianapolis Colts, who are now battling at quarterback with Daniel Jones out for the season with a torn Achilles.
The 49ers will be at home against the 2-11 Tennessee Titans.
The Cowboys host the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday Night Football.
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