DETROIT, MICHIGAN – AUGUST 12: Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions takes the field to play the Atlanta Falcons for a NFL preseason game at Ford Field on August 12, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
The NFC playoffs are going through the city of Detroit! The Lions are one of the toughest teams to beat at home, which puts them in a great position to head to the Super Bowl. Here are the playoff seedings in the NFC and a breakdown!
1. Detroit Lions
DETROIT, MI – JANUARY 21: Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions drops back to pass during an NFL divisional round playoff football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Ford Field on January 21, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
They won the massive SNF game against the Vikings and have secured the NFC North, the number one seed in the NFC, and a first-round bye. They are likely going to face the Vikings in the divisional round.
2. Philadelphia Eagles
PHILADELPHIA, PA – SEPTEMBER 16: Saquon Barkley #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles carries the ball against the Atlanta Falcons during a football game at Lincoln Financial Field on September 16, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
Rested their stars because they had the two seed locked down. They will be ready to host the Packers this weekend in what will be a rematch of the opening game of the season between the two teams, a game that the Eagles won.
3. Tampa Bay Bucs
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – DECEMBER 17: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signals at the line of scrimmage during the first half against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 17, 2023 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
Their dramatic win in week 18 gave them the NFC South crown. Thanks to the Rams loss, they move up into the 3rd seed and get to avoid the 14-win wild card team.
4. Los Angeles Rams
ARLINGTON, TX – OCTOBER 29: Matthew Stafford #9 of the Los Angeles Rams drops back to pass during an NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
They lost to Seattle and fell to the 4th seed. It could be a big loss considering now they have to face the 14-win wild card team rather than the Commanders.
5. Minnesota Vikings
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – SEPTEMBER 15: Quarterback Sam Darnold #14 of the Minnesota Vikings throws a pass against the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
Despite their amazing season and record, they have to go on the road in the first round and face a Rams team that won’t be an easy out.
6. Washington Commanders
LANDOVER, MARYLAND – OCTOBER 06: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders rushes against the Cleveland Browns at Northwest Stadium on October 06, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Securing the 6th seed was big for them. Although Tampa is no slouch, it’s a much better matchup than having to go into Philly and face the Eagles.
7. Green Bay Packers
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – DECEMBER 31: Jordan Love #10 of the Green Bay Packers looks to pass the ball in the fourth quarter of the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 31, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
They haven’t looked good to finish the season and now have to go into Philly. Things don’t look good for them.
