Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers Secure No. 1 Seeds
The Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers have secured the No. 1 seeds in their respective conferences, locking up home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. Both teams will enjoy a first-round bye as they wait to see who their opponents will be in the divisional round of the postseason.
The Ravens, led by MVP front-runner Lamar Jackson, secured the top spot in the AFC with an impressive 56-19 victory over the Miami Dolphins. Meanwhile, the 49ers secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC with a 27-10 win over the Washington Commanders.
While the No. 1 seeds have been determined, there is still plenty at stake in the final week of the regular season. The Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys are tied atop the NFC East at 11-5, with Dallas having the opportunity to clinch the division with a win over Washington. Additionally, the Buffalo Bills and Dolphins will face off in a crucial game to decide the AFC East title.
In the AFC, the rest of the playoff picture is still taking shape, with several teams fighting for playoff berths and division titles. On the NFC side, the postseason field is nearly set, with only a few teams fighting for the final wild-card spots.
The Ravens will close out their regular season with a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, while the 49ers will face the Los Angeles Rams. Both teams will look to maintain their momentum and keep their players sharp during the final week of the season.
As the regular season comes to a close, the NFL playoff picture is shaping up, with many teams still jockeying for position and fighting for the chance to compete for the Super Bowl. Both the Ravens and the 49ers will be heavy favorites as they head into the postseason, but anything can happen once the playoffs begin.