In the race for the NFC playoffs, the San Francisco 49ers continue to hold onto the top spot as the No. 1 seed after a crucial win over the Arizona Cardinals. With a half-game lead over the Philadelphia Eagles, the 49ers have also secured the head-to-head tiebreaker over their rivals, giving them an edge in the playoff race. Furthermore, San Francisco clinched the NFC West division title with their victory over Arizona.

The Dallas Cowboys, after a period of uncertainty, have reclaimed the No. 2 seed in the NFC following the Eagles' loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Dallas now holds a playoff spot and is in a strong position with a better division record, giving them the tiebreaker advantage. The Cowboys sealed their playoff berth as the Atlanta Falcons and Green Bay Packers suffered defeats, while the Detroit Lions emerged victorious on Saturday.

In the NFC North division, the Detroit Lions stand as the No. 3 seed, with a comfortable three-game lead over the Minnesota Vikings. Trailing the 49ers by only one game for the top record in the conference, the Lions have firmly established themselves as contenders. Their remaining schedule includes crucial matchups against the Vikings and the Cowboys, which will play a crucial role in determining their playoff fate.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers continue to lead the NFC South following a significant victory over the Green Bay Packers. With the head-to-head tiebreaker advantage over the New Orleans Saints, the Buccaneers are in a favorable position. Their upcoming matchups against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Saints, and Carolina Panthers will be vital as they try to maintain their divisional dominance.

The Philadelphia Eagles, despite losing to the Seahawks, still have a chance at winning the NFC East division via tiebreaker if they win their remaining games. The Eagles have already secured a playoff spot with help from the 49ers' win and losses by the Falcons and Packers on Sunday. Philadelphia's remaining schedule includes matchups against the Giants and the Cardinals, followed by a crucial clash with the Giants in the final week of the regular season.

After a significant win over the Saints, the Los Angeles Rams occupy the No. 6 seed in the NFC playoff race. Prior to Week 16, the Minnesota Vikings held the No. 6 seed due to their conference-record tiebreaker advantage over the Rams and Saints. However, if the Vikings secure a victory in their upcoming game against the Lions, they will take back the No. 6 seed, pushing the Rams to No. 7.

Speaking of the Vikings, they entered Week 16 as the No. 6 seed and hope to reclaim that position with a win against the Lions. Their remaining schedule includes crucial matchups against the Lions and the Green Bay Packers that will determine their fate in the playoff race.

The Seattle Seahawks secured the No. 8 seed in the NFC following their Monday night victory over the Eagles. Their superior conference record places them ahead of the New Orleans Saints, who fell in the rankings after losing to the Rams. The Rams hold the head-to-head tiebreaker advantage for the No. 7 seed.

The Saints, who were once in a tie for the NFC South lead, have fallen behind the Buccaneers after their loss to the Rams. Even if the Buccaneers were to suffer a loss this week, the Rams would not secure the tiebreaker over Tampa Bay, placing the Saints in a challenging position. With upcoming matchups against the Buccaneers and the Falcons, the Saints need to regain momentum to secure a playoff spot.

The Atlanta Falcons, currently one game behind the NFC South lead, face an uphill battle in both their divisional race and the wildcard hunt. Their loss to the Carolina Panthers pushed them out of the division lead and dropped them to the No. 10 seed. However, they hold the head-to-head tiebreaker over the Packers, giving them some hope. In their remaining games against the Colts, Bears, and Saints, the Falcons must secure victories to increase their chances of a playoff berth.

The Green Bay Packers, following their loss to the Buccaneers, dropped to the No. 11 seed in the NFC playoff race. Losing the head-to-head tiebreaker to the Falcons, the Packers are just one game behind the final playoff spot. With remaining matchups against the Panthers, Vikings, and Bears, they still have an opportunity to make a late surge.

The New York Giants' playoff hopes took a major blow after their defeat against the Saints. Currently two games behind the final playoff spot, the Giants hold the tiebreaker over the Chicago Bears based on their common record. However, their upcoming games against the Eagles, Rams, and another clash with the Eagles in the final week will be crucial for any chance at postseason play.

The Chicago Bears' playoff aspirations also took a significant hit with their loss to the Cleveland Browns. Sitting at the No. 13 seed, they are two games behind the final playoff spot. Losing the tiebreaker against the Giants based on record against common opponents, the Bears have a challenging road ahead with matchups against the Cardinals, Falcons, and Packers.

The Washington Commanders and Arizona Cardinals have been eliminated from playoff contention following their recent losses to the Rams and 49ers, respectively. Both teams had slim hopes for a postseason appearance, which were officially extinguished after these defeats.

Finally, the Carolina Panthers have been eliminated from playoff contention, holding the worst record in the NFL. The Panthers have struggled throughout the season and, with their remaining games against the Packers, Jaguars, and Buccaneers, their focus will likely shift towards evaluating their roster and planning for the future.

As the regular season nears its end, the battle for playoff spots intensifies in the NFC, with teams fighting for division titles and wildcard berths. The remaining games are crucial, and any slip-ups can have a significant impact on the road to the Super Bowl.