Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders secured a spot in the NFC Playoffs with a narrow 30-24 victory over Michael Penix Jr. and the Atlanta Falcons. The question now is where they will land in the playoff picture, as there are still variables that could change before the end of the regular season. As it stands, the Commanders have solidified a spot in the playoffs, but their exact seeding is yet to be determined.
The NFC Playoff picture currently sees the Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Lions vying for the No. 1 seed. The Vikings, who defeated the Green Bay Packers in Week 17, are in contention for the top spot. The only team ahead of them is the Lions, who will face the San Francisco 49ers in a crucial Monday Night Football matchup. The winner of this Week 18 showdown will secure a bye in the first round of the playoffs and home field advantage in the second round, while the loser will take the No. 5 seed.
The Philadelphia Eagles have firmly established themselves as the No. 2 seed in the NFC following a victory over the Dallas Cowboys and a 13-3 record. This positioning will give the Eagles home field advantage in the first round of the playoffs against the No. 7 seed. The Los Angeles Rams, on the other hand, have secured the No. 3 seed in the NFC, ensuring them home field advantage in their first round matchup regardless of the outcome in Week 18.
The final contested spot in the NFC Playoffs is between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Atlanta Falcons. The outcome of the Week 18 matchup between the Buccaneers and the New Orleans Saints will determine who secures the fourth seed. If the Bucs win, they will take the spot, but if they lose and the Falcons defeat the Carolina Panthers, Atlanta will clinch a playoff berth. The last two Wild Card spots in the NFC belong to the Washington Commanders and the Green Bay Packers, with the seeding still up for grabs based on the results in Week 18.
The Commanders and the Packers are currently tied with an 11-5 record, with their seeding dependent on their performance in their conference. If Washington defeats the Cowboys in Week 18, they will secure the sixth seed, but a loss could see the Packers overtake them if they defeat the Chicago Bears. The NFC Playoff picture remains fluid as teams jostle for position heading into the final week of the regular season, with playoff implications at stake for multiple teams.
As the regular season enters its final week, the NFC Playoff picture is far from settled. The upcoming matchups will determine seeding and playoff positions for several teams, with the Commanders, Packers, Buccaneers, and Falcons all vying for a spot in the postseason. Fans can expect an exciting conclusion to the regular season as teams battle it out for a chance to advance in the playoffs and potentially make a run at the Super Bowl. Stay tuned for the latest NFL news and updates as the playoff picture continues to take shape.
