With the NFC South and NFC North all but locked up, there are four remaining playoff births up for grabs in the NFC.
While divisional leaders Dallas and Arizona have the upper hand, their hard work is not nearly over. The Eagles, Packers, Falcons and Giants are all 5-4, and are right in the playoff hunt.
At 4-5, the 49ers, Panthers and Bears are on life support, but their dreams are not dead yet.
What it all boils down to is that with seven games remaining, there are nine NFC teams fighting for four spots in the playoffs.
Cardinals (6-3)
The Cardinals have a two game divisional lead over the 49ers, and have by far the easiest remaining schedule. They still get to face the Lions once and the Rams twice, giving them three easy wins. They must travel to Tennessee to play an ...
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NFC Playoff Picture: Nine Teams, Four Spots Remain
Posted: 17th November 2009 by Richard Resch in NFLComments Off on NFC Playoff Picture: Nine Teams, Four Spots Remain