As we head into Week 15 of the NFL season the NFC playoff picture is getting a little clearer. Here's what we know at the moment. The Sehawks have clinched a playoff berth.
Here’s a look at what each team has to do:
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
Seattle clinches NFC West division and a first-round bye with:
1) SEA win + SF loss or tie OR
2) SEA tie + SF loss
Seattle clinches home-field advantage throughout NFC playoffs with:
1) SEA win + SF loss or tie + NO loss
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
New Orleans clinches a playoff spot with:
1) NO win OR
2) NO tie + ARI loss or tie OR
3) NO tie + SF loss or tie OR
4) ARI loss + DAL loss or tie OR
5) ARI loss + PHI loss or tie OR
6) SF loss + DAL loss or tie + ARI tie OR
7) SF loss + PHI loss or tie + ARI tie
CAROLINA PANTHERS
Carolina clinches a playoff spot with:
1) CAR win + ARI loss + SF loss + DAL loss or tie OR
2) CAR win + ARI loss + SF loss + PHI loss or tie
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
San Francisco clinches a playoff spot with:
1) SF win + ARI loss + DAL loss or tie OR
2) SF win + ARI loss + PHI loss or tie.