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Thoughts on the St. Louis Rams' performance during a 36-22 home defeat to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 15: What it means: The Rams lost ground in the NFC West and NFC playoff picture while falling to 6-7-1. This was only the Rams' second defeat s...

The NFC playoff picture is taking shape heading into the final six weeks of the season. 2012 Remaining Schedules Team SEA TB MIN 12 @MIA ATL @CHI 13 @CHI @DEN @GB 14 ARI PHI CHI 15 @BUF ...

The 4-0 record NFC West teams posted in Week 2 renewed questions from some over the likelihood of the division producing more than one playoff team. 1990-2011 NFL Playoff Teams by Start Start Teams Playoffs Pct. 3-0 111 ...

Thoughts on the Seattle Seahawks during their 38-14 victory over the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Week 15: What it means: The Seahawks (7-7) kept themselves alive in the NFC playoff picture through a mix of big-play defense and special teams,...

Frederick P. Soft approves this message. A big thanks to Dennis Renno of ESPN Stats & Information for helping answer multiple questions about how the 8-1 San Francisco 49ers could clinch the NFC West title over the next few weeks. I'm sure 49ers c...

ST. LOUIS -- The San Francisco 49ers face playoff elimination Sunday if the Seattle Seahawks and St. Louis Rams win Sunday. An NFC West double appears unlikely. The Seahawks face a tough matchup against Atlanta. The Rams could have a tough one aga...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- The 49ers can strengthen their tenuous playoff hopes by completing a season sweep of the Cardinals on Monday night. The 49ers could qualify for the playoffs under the following scenarios: 49ers win the rest of their game...

In the race for NFC playoff positioning, the Giants are miles ahead of their competitors.

Wild winter weather and a few upsets had a significant impact on the playoff picture, writes Mike Sando.