NFL's Final Showdown: Who's Locked In and Who's Still Fighting?
USASun Jan 04 2026
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The NFL regular season is coming to a close, and while some teams have already secured their spots in the playoffs, others are still battling it out for the final seeds. In the NFC, the Seahawks have already locked in the top spot, thanks to their big win over the 49ers. But the rest of the conference is still up for grabs.
The Bears and Eagles are in a tight race for the second and third seeds. If the Bears win their game, they'll take the second spot, while the Eagles will have to settle for third. But if the Eagles win and the Bears lose, the Eagles could jump ahead to second. It's all about who comes out on top in their final games.
Down in the fourth spot, the Panthers and Buccaneers are going head-to-head. The Falcons' performance will decide who gets the fourth seed. If the Falcons win, the Panthers are in. But if the Falcons lose or tie, the Buccaneers will take the spot.
The fifth and sixth seeds are up for grabs between the 49ers and Rams. It all depends on the Rams' final game. If they lose or tie, the 49ers will take the fifth seed, and the Rams will be sixth. But if the Rams win, they'll take the fifth spot, and the 49ers will be sixth.
Over in the AFC, things are a bit more complicated. The Broncos, Patriots, and Jaguars are all in the mix for the top seed. It all depends on who wins and who loses in their final games. The Patriots and Jaguars could also end up in the second or third spots, depending on how things play out.
The Steelers and Ravens are fighting for the fourth seed. It's a straightforward matchup—the winner takes the spot. The fifth seed is a bit more complicated, with the Texans, Jaguars, Chargers, and Bills all in the mix. It all depends on who wins and who loses in their final games.
The sixth and seventh seeds are also up for grabs in the AFC. The Chargers, Jaguars, Texans, and Bills are all in the running, and it's anyone's guess who will come out on top. It's going to be an exciting final week of the season, with plenty of teams still fighting for their spot in the playoffs.
