NFL Playoffs Overview in the NFC for Week 17 – 2021

Last week at the National Conference it was finally possible to certify the pass to Playoffs NFL of all the teams that were close. With two weeks to go, there is only room for two franchises in the top seven and only six of them are in the running. With the Packers already through, the goal will be to finish at No. 1 for a week off and play at home in the divisional round.

On the other hand, the Cowboys and Buccaneers sealed their divisional title and their direct postseason pass. Both are one game below Green Bay and aspire to be the first in the Conference. In the West, things got complicated for the Cardinals with another victory for the Rams. Although there are no definitions in this division, both achieved the go to the playoffs and they are also looking to surpass GB.

The picture has cleared a lot, but still missing. In this article we show you what is missing from the week 17 of the NFC to have the 2022 NFL Playoffs ready.

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Division overview after week 16 on the NFC

NFC East

The Cowboys (11-4) crushed their archrivals on new soil and were crowned champions of the East. Although it is worth noting that this had already happened thanks to the victory of the Raiders. How? Well simple, this position could only be taken by the Eagles (8-7) thanks to the calendar force tiebreaker criterion. With the victory of Las Vegas, the balance fell in favor of Dallas. They are currently at the No. 2 seed, waiting for the Packers to drop, while they will have to face a listless Cardinals this week.

For its part, Philadelphia did what it had to by beating the eliminated Giants (4-11) but did not reach. The consolation will be to reach somewhere in the wild card zone. At the moment they occupy a lukewarm 7 seed. This week they will have to play against Washington (6-9), who, after the loss, still have a chance to catch up with PHI. However, a loss implies elimination, unless the 49ers lose.

NFC North

After being crowned divisional champions and the first classified to the postseason, the Packers (12-3) did not slow down and got a new victory. They are close to achieving seeding 1, and to do so they depend on themselves. The next duels will be key. The problem is that next week they will receive the Vikings (7-8), who are still in the running for a spot on the Wild Cards. In the last week, they will have to play against Lions (2-12-1), a duel more than accessible for Green Bay.

For its part, Minnesota fell again after two victories, but is a game from the 7th seed. It is necessary that they win in their visit to GB, since a loss could leave them out. In turn, they must expect losses from the Eagles or 49ers in order to dream of a postseason.

NFC South

Everything necessary was given so that the Buccaneers (11-4) are the division winners. On the one hand, they beat the Panthers in a clear game (5-10) and left them out of the competition. Now, the Bucs need to win again so they don’t just keep the No. 4 seed and get a better place in divisional games. Now they will have to travel to New York for a simple game against the eliminated Jets and then they will have to beat Carolina again. A simple calendar if there are any.

On the other hand, Tampa Bay would have benefited from the defeat of the Saints (7-8) in the MNF. Despite this, New Orleans is still in the race, but needs losses from the Eagles or 49ers to improve its position. At the moment, they are one game away from these teams and will have to equalize the scores. The opportunity will be this week when they face the recently eliminated Panthers.

With the same brand, the Falcons (7-8) they keep the illusions. After a close victory against the Lions, this franchise must redouble its efforts in Buffalo to reach the final week with possibilities.

NFC West

The West is the only division that remains closed, although it may have an early definition. First of all, it should be mentioned that, after long weeks of dominance by Arizona, this division changed leaders. After four victories in a row, the Rams (11-4) have come forward and are going for more. They need a win in Baltimore and that the Cardinals (10-5) fall again to be crowned divisional champions. But they are also in fight for the top spot in the NFC. They are currently in the field 3, just one game away from the Packers.

On the other hand, with three losses in a row, the Cards already obtained the classification after the defeats of Vikings and Saints. They clearly need to bounce back to think they’ll have a good postseason. They will also have to do it to establish themselves as the best wild card. They are now at the No. 5 seed, but may fall if the Eagles or Niners win their games. This week they will meet in a difficult game against the Cowboys.

Lastly, the tight drop in 49ers (8-7) does not deprive them of illusions. At the moment they are the 6th seed in the NFC and need a win to be on the verge of the playoffs. This week, they will host the Texans in a decisive duel, as the last week they will have to travel to Los Angeles to clash with the current division leaders.

Conclusions towards Week 17

The Packers (12-3) continue to set trends in the NFC and want to stay with the No. 1 seed, but playing Minnesota is never easy. The Cowboys (11-4) and Buccaneers (11-4), seeded 2 and 4, are already in the postseason after winning their divisions. Now they want to compete for the first place in the Conference.

At the 3rd seed, momentarily are the Rams (11-4), who could make the division this week if the trend continues as in the past three weeks. Lower down in the wild-card zone, the Cardinals (10-5) have already clinched the postseason, but they can improve their placement by matching Los Angeles in the West.

The other sites are contested by six franchises. Those with the best advantages are the 49ers (8-7) and the Eagles (8-7) in positions 6 and 7. With a victory each, they eliminate Washington (6-9) and jeopardize the chances of Vikings (7 -8), Falcons (7-8) and Saints (7-8).

Summary of the NFL Playoffs Landscape in the NFC for Week 17

Qualified teams:

• Packers (12-3)
• Cowboys (11-4)
• Rams (11-4)
• Buccaneers (11-4)
• Cardinals (10-5)

Teams that can qualify in week 17:

• 49ers (8-7): They qualify as a wild card if they win their game and if only the Saints lose theirs, since they have advantages in different tiebreaker criteria against the rest of the competitors
• Eagles (8-7): They classify as a wild card if they win their game and if only the Vikings lose theirs, since they have advantages in different tiebreaker criteria against the rest of the competitors

They are also still in the fight:

• Vikings (7-8)
• Falcons (7-8)
• Saints (7-8)
• Washington (6-9)

Teams officially eliminated:

• Panthers (5-10)
• Seahawks (5-10)
• Giants (4-11)
• Bears (5-10)
• Lions (2-12-1)

Matches of week 17 that can be defined by the NFC:

• Cardinals vs Cowboys
• Eagles vs Washington
• Vikings vs Packers

Don’t miss the NFL Playoffs panorama for the AFC this week:

NFL Playoffs Overview in the AFC for Week 17 – 2021

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