Here's how the NFC is shaping up heading into the playoffs in Week 12

As the 2025 NFL regular season heads into its final stretch, the NFC playoff landscape is beginning to take shape. Entering Week 12, some teams have solidified their dominance, while others face an uphill struggle to stay in contention. Here's a rundown of the teams in contention, those on the brink, and those close to elimination.

Playoff Spot TeamsDetroit Lions (9-1)Lead NFC NorthOdds of qualifying: 99%

Philadelphia Eagles (8-2)Lead NFC EastOdds of qualifying: 97%

Arizona Cardinals (6-4)Lead NFC WestOdds of qualifying: 65%Although not play

Atlanta Falcons (6-5)Lead NFC SouthOdds to qualify: 73%

Minnesota Vikings (8-2)Second place NFC NorthOdds to qualify: 95%

Green Bay Packers (7-3)Third place NFC NorthOdds to qualify: 82%

Washington Chiefs (7-4)Second place NFC Odds of qualifying:82%

Teams on the brink of qualifyingLos Angeles Rams (5-5)Odds of qualifying:14%

Seattle Seahawks (5-5)Odds of qualifying:19%

San Francisco 49ers (5-5)Odds of qualifying: 30%

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-6)Odds of qualifying: English:classify:37%

Close to eliminationTeams like the Chicago Bears, New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers, Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants face almost zero chances of qualifying. Although mathematically they still have a chance, they need a perfect finish and multiple losses from the teams at the top.

The landscape is far from defined, but one thing is clear: the fight for the NFC playoff tickets will be intense. What do you think about your team's chances?