The NFC conference race for the No. 1 seed just got a lot more interesting. With the Dallas Cowboys’ dominant 33-13 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night, there are now three teams tied for the top spot at 10-3: the San Francisco 49ers, the Cowboys, and the Eagles.
The 49ers are the clear front-runners with dominant victories over both the Cowboys and the Eagles, but the big question remains: can they maintain their momentum and secure the coveted first-round bye? With just a few weeks left in the regular season, the competition is heating up.
In the AFC, the Baltimore Ravens are the first 10-win team in the conference and are riding high after a thrilling overtime victory against the Los Angeles Rams. Quarterback Lamar Jackson put on a dominant performance, tallying 316 passing yards, 70 rushing yards, and three passing touchdowns.
The Kansas City Chiefs, on the other hand, have had a rocky few weeks, losing four of their last six games. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs have been plagued by self-inflicted mistakes in crunch situations, raising concerns about their ability to perform under pressure.
In the hunt for the AFC playoffs, the Cleveland Browns improved to 3-4 in games started by a backup quarterback, while the Pittsburgh Steelers have seen their playoff chances dwindle after back-to-back losses to teams with losing records.
Meanwhile, the NFC playoff picture is equally intense. The 49ers are riding a five-game winning streak and have dominated their opponents, with an average winning margin of 19.4 points. The Dallas Cowboys, now 7-0 at home, are finding their rhythm at the right time and are looking to steal the NFC East from the Philadelphia Eagles.
The race for the NFC South division title is also heating up, with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers edging past the Atlanta Falcons to take over first place in the division. With all three teams in the division sitting at 6-7, there’s still plenty of drama to come in the final weeks of the season.
As the NFL regular season draws to a close, the battle for playoff seeds and division titles is only getting more intense. With several teams vying for the top spots, the coming weeks promise plenty of excitement and drama on the gridiron.