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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
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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.
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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 ...
Which NFC side is the fairest of them all? Through 16 weeks, it’s been hard to tell. The Seahawks, Bears, Eagles, 49ers, and Rams have all shown flashes of brilliance, but inconsistencies and injuries have kept each from pulling away. No team has clearly ...