2024 NFL playoff picture: Ranking NFC wild-card contenders, from powerful Packers to fractured 49ers

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Thirteen weeks of 2024 Season is in the books, which means we are well past the halfway point of the regular season calendar. And the playoffs are just around the corner.

Despite everything, the NFC in particular is still in great demand Detroit Lions' Dominance at the top of the conference, while eight other teams have at least six wins and two divisions are very much up for grabs.

Here we sort through all the remaining wildcard contenders, taking only this into account Seven The total number of NFC teams that will secure playoff spots by the end of the 2024 season are:

Head of department

  1. Detroit Lions (11-1, NFC North)
  2. Philadelphia Eagles (10-2, NFC East)
  3. Seattle Seahawks (7-5, NFC West)
  4. Atlanta Falcons (6-6, NFC South)

Mathematically eliminated

  • New York Giants (2-10): They have now lost seven games in a row, including the two games since parting ways Daniel Jones. Another revision is coming; The question is, how big will it be?

Unofficially out

  • Dallas Cowboys (5-7): They won two division games in a row thanks to improved performances Cooper Rushbut this is still a team that plays primarily for pride Dak Prescott pause until 2025.
  • Chicago Bears (4-8): Caleb Williams is no longer burdened with the dubious coaching work of Matt Eberflus, who was replaced by Thomas Brown. But this entire operation is waiting for another facelift.
  • New Orleans Saints (4-8): They enjoyed some spark under new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, but the consistency was never there Derek Carr and co.
  • Carolina Panthers (3-9): Postseason out of sight, but 2023 No. 1 pick Bryce Young Things are finally looking good and making weekly progress since returning from the bench under coach Dave Canales.

Wildcard contender

The following teams are currently competing for three available wildcard spots.


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