The NFC Hierarchy Takes Shape as Week 14 Comes to a Close
As we wrap up Week 14 of the NFL season, it's clear that the landscape in the NFC is taking shape. The Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks have separated themselves from the rest of the conference, while the Philadelphia Eagles and Tampa Bay Buccaneers squandered opportunities to put their marks on the NFC East and NFC South.
For the top four teams in the conference, Week 14 was a mixed bag of results. The Rams cruised past the Cardinals, scoring 35 unanswered points after a 10-10 start to the game, while the Seahawks came from behind to defeat the Lions. Meanwhile, the Packers edged out the Bears, solidifying their grip on first place in the NFC.
The 49ers, who entered Week 14 as the 7th seed, found themselves on the wrong end of a tough loss to the Packers, but they still remain in the hunt for the playoffs. Their remaining schedule is daunting, with matchups against the Titans and Seahawks down the stretch.
In the bottom half of the conference, the Eagles and Buccaneers are struggling to find their footing. The Bucs' loss to the Saints was particularly disappointing, as it left them tied with the Panthers for second place in the NFC South. However, both teams still have a ways to go before they can be considered serious contenders.
One team that's definitely on the outside looking in is the Lions. Despite their strong performance against the Cowboys earlier in the season, they've struggled to replicate that success in 2024. With only one win over a non-playoff team this year, it's hard to see them making a deep run in the playoffs.
The NFC standings are currently as follows:
1. Rams (10-3)
2. Seahawks (10-3)
3. Packers (9-3-1)
4. 49ers (9-4)
Those four teams will likely be battling it out for playoff spots down the stretch, while the rest of the conference scrambles to find a way back into contention.
In terms of who's in the graveyard and who's still alive, here are some updates:
* Cowboys: Still holding on, but their loss to the Lions was a tough one.
* Panthers: Tied with the Buccaneers for second place in the NFC South, but they still have a ways to go before they can be considered serious contenders.
* Eagles: Struggling to find their footing after a strong start to the season.
* Buccaneers: Disappointing loss to the Saints left them tied with the Panthers for second place in the NFC South.
* Lions: On the outside looking in, despite their strong performance against the Cowboys earlier in the season.
As we head into Week 15, it's clear that this conference is still up for grabs. Who will come out on top? Only time will tell.
As we wrap up Week 14 of the NFL season, it's clear that the landscape in the NFC is taking shape. The Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks have separated themselves from the rest of the conference, while the Philadelphia Eagles and Tampa Bay Buccaneers squandered opportunities to put their marks on the NFC East and NFC South.
For the top four teams in the conference, Week 14 was a mixed bag of results. The Rams cruised past the Cardinals, scoring 35 unanswered points after a 10-10 start to the game, while the Seahawks came from behind to defeat the Lions. Meanwhile, the Packers edged out the Bears, solidifying their grip on first place in the NFC.
The 49ers, who entered Week 14 as the 7th seed, found themselves on the wrong end of a tough loss to the Packers, but they still remain in the hunt for the playoffs. Their remaining schedule is daunting, with matchups against the Titans and Seahawks down the stretch.
In the bottom half of the conference, the Eagles and Buccaneers are struggling to find their footing. The Bucs' loss to the Saints was particularly disappointing, as it left them tied with the Panthers for second place in the NFC South. However, both teams still have a ways to go before they can be considered serious contenders.
One team that's definitely on the outside looking in is the Lions. Despite their strong performance against the Cowboys earlier in the season, they've struggled to replicate that success in 2024. With only one win over a non-playoff team this year, it's hard to see them making a deep run in the playoffs.
The NFC standings are currently as follows:
1. Rams (10-3)
2. Seahawks (10-3)
3. Packers (9-3-1)
4. 49ers (9-4)
Those four teams will likely be battling it out for playoff spots down the stretch, while the rest of the conference scrambles to find a way back into contention.
In terms of who's in the graveyard and who's still alive, here are some updates:
* Cowboys: Still holding on, but their loss to the Lions was a tough one.
* Panthers: Tied with the Buccaneers for second place in the NFC South, but they still have a ways to go before they can be considered serious contenders.
* Eagles: Struggling to find their footing after a strong start to the season.
* Buccaneers: Disappointing loss to the Saints left them tied with the Panthers for second place in the NFC South.
* Lions: On the outside looking in, despite their strong performance against the Cowboys earlier in the season.
As we head into Week 15, it's clear that this conference is still up for grabs. Who will come out on top? Only time will tell.
the nfl is definitely rigged 
i mean have you seen how the packers are always on top and now they're 9-3-1 with a tie? what's going on there? it's like they got some sort of superpower 
or something. and don't even get me started on the 49ers, who were supposed to be all about that playoff life but now they're barely scraping by 
. i'm telling you, the NFC is just one big experiment with the nfl controlling every aspect of it 
they got a tough schedule but i think they can do it 
49ers all the way!!! 
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. the packers have got some serious injuries to deal with, and the seahawks' defense has been pretty shaky lately. and as for the 49ers, they've still got some big games left on their schedule.
. lots of possibilities, but also a lot of risks. can't wait to see how it all plays out! 
looks like the NFC is getting even more crowded with injuries and bad losses 
the Packers might actually lose to someone other than the 49ers in Week 15, which would be a huge blow to their playoff hopes 
and the Lions are pretty much done for 
they can't keep winning just one game against non-playoff teams 
. I'm loving how the Packers are solidifying their spot at the top of the conference, but the 49ers' loss to the Packers was a bummer 
. They're still in it, though! 
Not exactly giving anyone hope...
️. And don't even get me started on the 49ers, they're like "we're not dead yet!" 
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. They've still got a lot of work to do but they're definitely one of my dark horse picks 
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, we used to watch these teams duke it out and nobody knew who was gonna win till the very end. Now with all these advanced stats and whatnot, it's like they're trying to read each other's minds 
. The Rams and Seahawks are killing it right now, but that Packers team is giving me some hope – remember when Favre used to sling it around? 
those two teams are looking strong too! the 49ers might be struggling but they've still got a shot at making it to the playoffs 
meanwhile, the eagles and buccaneers need to get their act together or risk falling behind in the standings 
anyone else think the packers have what it takes to make a deep run? 
. Meanwhile, the 49ers are still in the hunt despite that tough loss to the Packers 
. Can they turn it around? And what's up with the Eagles and Bucs? They're not doing themselves any favors 
. The Lions, on the other hand, are just stuck in a rut 
it's like they all decided to take a break and let the Rams & Seahawks do their thang. i mean i guess that's why they're at the top, but those other teams better step up their game or they'll be stuck in neutral for the playoffs 
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