Packers clinch top seed in NFC, Eagles clinch playoff berth

There is only one spot remaining in the NFC playoffs and the top seed has been determined. The Green Bay Packers clinched the No. 1 seed in the NFC, a playoff bye and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs with a 37-10 home win over the Minnesota Vikings to improve to 13-3.

The Philadelphia Eagles also clinched a playoff berth. The final spot will come down to the San Francisco 49ers and the New Orleans Saints.

This is what the playoff standings look like entering Week 18.

1. Green Bay Packers, 13-3
2. Los Angeles Rams, 12-4
3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 12-4
4. Dallas Cowboys, 11-5
5. Arizona Cardinals, 11-5
6. San Francisco 49ers, 9-7
7. Philadelphia Eagles, 9-7

The New Orleans Saints are still alive in Week 18 at 8-8.

NFC playoff picture: What happened in Week 17

• The Packers clinched the No. 1 seed with a 37-10 win over the Vikings, eliminating Minnesota from playoff contention.
• The Rams picked up a last-minute touchdown to beat the Baltimore Ravens 20-19.
• The Buccaneers rallied from a 24-10 deficit to the New York Jets to win 28-24 on a 33-yard touchdown pass with 15 seconds left in the game.
• The Cowboys lost to the Cardinals 25-22 in Dallas, ending a four-game winning streak and snapping Arizona’s three-game skid.
• The 49ers beat the Houston Texans 23-7
• The Eagles clinched a playoff berth with a 20-16 win over Washington.

NFC playoff picture: Coming up in Week 18

• The Packers are on the road for a meaningless game for them against the Detroit Lions.
• The Rams host the 49ers and can win the NFC West with a win.
• The Buccaneers host the Carolina Panthers.
• The Cowboys play the Eagles on the road on Saturday.
• The Cardinals host the Seahawks and can win the NFC West if they win and the Rams lose.
• The 49ers will clinch a playoff spot with a win over the Rams on the road.
• The Saints face the Atlanta Falcons on the road. If the 49ers lose and Saints win, New Orleans heads to the playoffs.

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