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The NFL playoff picture continues to take shape entering Week 15. For the majority of the 2021 NFL season, five teams have been strong competitors for the top seed in the NFC. Those five teams are currently separated by just one game in the standings.
They will battle it out to the end for the huge advantage the top seed brings, including a first-round bye and home-field advantage in the playoffs.
NFC teams battling for the top seed in the playoffs
#5 - Los Angeles Rams (9-4)
The Los Angeles Rams are the only team that is not currently leading their division that still has a shot at the top seed in the NFC playoffs. They kept themselves alive for the NFC West division title with a huge win over the Arizona Cardinals this week. The Rams are currently just one game behind in the NFC West division race as well as the top seed in the conference.
#4 - Dallas Cowboys (9-4)
The biggest advantage the Dallas Cowboys have right now in their pursuit of the top seed in the NFC playoffs is their conference record. They have won seven of their eight games against NFC opponents. That is the best conference record in the NFC, and could be an important factor if a tie breaker situation occurs at the end of the season.
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Teams battling for the top seed in the NFC playoffs
The top seed in the NFC playoffs is still up for grabs entering Week 15 of the 2021 NFL season.
#3 - Arizona Cardinals (10-3)
The Arizona Cardinals lost sole possession of first place in the NFC when they were defeated by the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football this week. They are in a three-way tie for the top spot in the conference in terms of record, but if the season ended today, they would be the third seed in the NFC playoffs. On the positive side, they are undefeated on the road this season, so earning home-field advantage might not be important for them in the playoffs.
Also read: Are the Arizona Cardinals a better team on the road than at home?
#2 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10-3)
Just over a month ago, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were in a bit of a slump, having lost two consecutive games. Since then they have been red hot, winning four consecutive games and scoring 30 or more points in all four of those games. They are the highest scoring team this season and Tom Brady is the clear favorite to win the 2021 NFL MVP award.
#1 - Green Bay Packers (10-3)
If the 2021 NFL season ended today, the Green Bay Packers would be the top seed in the NFC playoffs. That means the road to the Super Bowl will go through Lambeau Field. That would be an enormous advantage for the Packers in the playoffs, who are undefeated at home this season but only hold a 4-3 record when playing on the road.
