NFL playoff race: 49ers among the 11 teams in, and 3 spots remain open
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NFL playoff race: 49ers among the 11 teams in, and 3 spots remain open
"The Packers join the NFC East champion Eagles (10-5), the Bears (11-5), Seahawks (12-3), 49ers (11-4) and Rams (11-4). The Panthers (8-7) and Buccaneers (7-8) are battling for the final playoff spot in the NFC. Denver's 20-13 victory over Kansas City on Thursday night moved the Broncos (13-3) closer toward securing the AFC West and the No. 1 seed. The Patriots (12-3), Bills (11-4), Jaguars (11-4) and Chargers (11-4) also have clinched playoff spots."
"The Texans (10-5), Steelers (9-6), Colts (8-7) and Ravens (7-8) are fighting for the last two spots in the AFC. The opening game of the NFL's holiday tripleheader had no impact on the playoffs. Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys beat the Washington Commanders 30-23. With 10 days remaining in the regular season, only Philadelphia has locked up a division title."
"Here's an updated playoff picture: NFC West The Seahawks clinch the division with a victory over Carolina and a loss or tie by the Rams and a loss or tie by the 49ers or a tie against the Panthers and losses by the Rams and 49ers. The 49ers would clinch the division and the No. 1 seed if they beat the Bears and Seahawks in their final two games at home."
Green Bay clinched at least a wild-card berth after Detroit's 23-10 loss to Minnesota eliminated the Lions. The Packers join Philadelphia, Chicago, Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles among NFC qualifiers. The Panthers and Buccaneers are competing for the final NFC playoff spot. In the AFC, Denver's 20-13 win over Kansas City strengthened the Broncos' hold on the AFC West and the top seed. New England, Buffalo, Jacksonville and the Chargers have also clinched playoff berths. The Texans, Steelers, Colts and Ravens remain in contention for the final two AFC spots. Several division races hinge on final-week results.
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