Thirteen weeks of the 2024 NFL season are in the books, meaning we’re already halfway through the regular season schedule. And the playoffs are right around the corner.
The NFC, in particular, is still up for grabs despite the Detroit Lions’ dominance atop the conference, with eight other teams with at least six wins and two divisions up for grabs.
Here, we’re ranking all the remaining wild card contenders, keeping in mind that only Seven The total number of NFC teams will clinch a playoff spot at the end of the 2024 campaign:
Division leaders
- Detroit Lions (11-1, NFC North)
- Philadelphia Eagles (10-2, NFC East)
- Seattle Seahawks (7-5, NFC West)
- Atlanta Falcons (6-6, NFC South)
Mathematically eliminated
- New York Giants (2-10): They have now lost seven in a row, including both games since parting ways with Daniel Jones. Another review is coming; The question is how big will it be?
Unofficially out of this
- dallas cowboys (5-7): They’ve won two straight division games thanks to better performances from the Cooper Rush, but this is still a team that plays primarily for pride, with Dak Prescott sidelined until 2025.
- chicago bears (4-8): Caleb Williams is no longer saddled with the dubious coaching of Matt Eberflus, who has been replaced by Thomas Brown. But this whole operation awaits a new facelift.
- New Orleans Saints (4-8): They’ve enjoyed some sparks under new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, but the consistency has never been there under Derek Carr and company.
- carolina panthers (3-9): The postseason is out of sight, but 2023 No. 1 pick Bryce Young is finally looking good, advancing weekly under coach Dave Canales since his return from the bench.
Wildcard contenders
The following teams are currently fighting for three available wild card spots.
