NFC Playoff picture heading into Week 14

We didn’t really learn much about the NFC in Week 13 that we already didn’t know. The NFC East isn’t very good. The Saints are the only team in the NFC South that is better than mediocre. The NFC North’s two-team race is still the same – although …

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NFC North

Green Bay Packers 9-3

The Packers can rest easy after the Vikings failed to pull out a win on Monday night against the Seahawks. Green Bay blew the doors off of the Giants, but that’s not a huge accomplishment. They will probably beat the Redskins as well. They win two of their last three and they are comfortably sitting at 12-4. It’s not good enough for a bye, but it’s the best they can do.

Remaining Schedule: Redskins, Bears, @Vikings, Lions

Minnesota Vikings 8-4

When the Vikings beat the Cowboys, everyone reacted like Kirk Cousins and company got over the hump of beating good teams. Now we know the Cowboys aren’t very good and that win doesn’t look impressive at all. Minnesota can basically lock up a playoff spot with wins in their next two games. They should be able to accomplish that.

Remaining Schedule: Lions, @Chargers, Packers, Bears