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 Teams
Detroit Lions (9-1)
Lead NFC North
Odds of qualifying: 99%
Philadelphia Eagles (8-2)
Lead NFC East
Odds of qualifying: 97%
Arizona Cardinals (6-4)
Lead NFC West
Odds of qualifying: 65%
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Atlanta Falcons (6-5)
Lead NFC South
Odds to qualify: 73%
Minnesota Vikings (8-2)
Second place NFC North
Odds to qualify: 95%
Green Bay Packers (7-3)
Third place NFC North
Odds to qualify: 82%
Washington Chiefs (7-4)
Second place NFC
Odds of qualifying:82%
Teams on the brink of qualifying
Los 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 elimination
Teams 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?