NFC Playoff Picture and Scenarios after Week 15: Packers suffers massive setback, Bears dominate, 49ers stay in the hunt

The NFC Playoff picture is looking clearer after Week 15's slate of games. The Green Bay Packers suffered a significant blow, the Chicago Bears were dominant at home, and the San Francisco 49ers stayed in the hunt.

With most of the games in the books, let's look at the playoff picture and scenarios entering Week 16.

NFC Playoff Picture and Scenarios after Week 15

1. Los Angeles Rams (11-3)

The Los Angeles Rams are the first team in the NFC to seal a spot in the playoffs. Matthew Stafford and Co. have been sensational in the regular season, and they've lost just three games.

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According to The Athletic, the Rams are 55% favorites to earn the No. 1 spot in the conference. Next up is a Thursday Night game against the Seattle Seahawks.

2. Chicago Bears (10-4)

The Chicago Bears routed the Cleveland Browns on Sunday and will be aided by the Green Bay Packers' loss. They're now in first place in the NFC North and will win the division if they win out.

3. Philadelphia Eagles (9-5)

The Philadelphia Eagles secured a blowout win against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. They're now virtually assured of finishing atop the NFC East. Next up is a trip to Washington to face off against the Commanders.

4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-7)

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers hold the tiebreaker over the Carolina Panthers in the NFC South at the moment. Both teams face off twice in the final three weeks of the regular season.

In the wildcard spots

5. Seattle Seahawks (11-3)

The Seahawks are a virtual lock to make the playoffs via the wildcard route.

6. San Francisco 49ers (10-4)

The San Francisco 49ers looked great against the Titans on Sunday. Next up is a game against the Indianapolis Colts.

7. Green Bay Packers (9-4-1)

The Green Bay Packers had a Sunday to forget in Week 15. They lost to the Broncos, and superstar edge rusher Micah Parsons looks to be out for the season.

Their next game against the Chicago Bears now holds great significance.

Still in the hunt

8. Detroit Lions (8-6)

The Lions need to win their remaining games and hope results go in their favor.

9. Carolina Panthers (7-7)

The Panthers will make the playoffs by recording a better record than the Buccaneers to close the season. That can be done by winning their next two games.

10. Dallas Cowboys (6-7-1)

Dak Prescott and Co. have a 1% chance of making the playoffs. They'll likely be in the eliminated category this time next week.

Eliminated

11. Minnesota Vikings (6-8)

12. Atlanta Falcons (5-9)

13. New Orleans Saints (4-10)

14. Washington Commanders (4-10)

15. Arizona Cardinals (3-11)

16. New York Giants (2-12)

Edited by Nick Igbokwe