Jess Root, Cardinals WireTue, November 25, 2025 at 12:28 PM UTC·1 min readThere is a new No. 1 seed in the NFC. The Los Angeles Rams, winners of six straight games, leapfrogged the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC playoff picture. However, the teams in the seven postseason slots have not changed.
The NFC West has three teams currently in place and the Chicago Bears lead the NFC North.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIt is now Week 13 and Thanksgiving week. Let's have a look at the current NFC playoff picture and standings.
NFC playoff standings in Week 13
LA Rams, 9-2 (4-2 conference)
Philadelphia Eagles, 8-3 (7-2 conference)
Chicago Bears, 8-3 (5-2 conference)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 6-5 (4-3 conference)
Seattle Seahawks, 8-3 (4-3 conference)
Green Bay Packers, 7-3-1 (5-2-1 conference)
San Francisco 49ers, 8-4 (8-2 conference)
Teams in the mix are the Detroit Lions (7-4), Carolina Panthers (6-6) and Dallas Cowboys (5-5-1).
The Arizona Cardinals fell to No. 13 in the NFC.
Week 13 schedule
What is happening in Week 13 for the NFC playoff picture?
On Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, the Packers and Lions play in Detroit, a game in which the winner will be in the top seven in the conference.
The Cowboys host the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Bears and Eagles play in Philly on Black Friday.
The Rams will face the Panthers on the road.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe 49ers face Shadeur Sanders and the Cleveland Browns on the road.
The Bucs are at home to face the struggling Cardinals.
The Seahawks host the 4-7 Minnesota Vikings.
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This article originally appeared on Cards Wire: NFL playoff picture: LA Rams take over top seed in NFC in Week 13
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