NFC West

San Francisco 49ers 8-1

The Niners lost a game they had a chance to win. That’s fine. The Seahawks are good. Now the Niners will have to fight for the top seed in the NFC and try and stay atop the NFC West since Seattle has the tiebreaker. They are entering the tough part of their schedule after the Cardinals. We will know how good the Niners are in short order.

Remaining Games: Cardinals, Packers, @Ravens, @Saints, Falcons, Rams, @Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks 8-2

Seattle is good. Jadeveon Clowney showed how dominant he can be. There’s no more questioning the Seahawks in one-score games. If Seattle can keep it close, they will find a way to win. They’ll make the playoffs one way or another even with three tough games coming out of their bye.

Remaining Games:  @Eagles, Vikings, @Rams, @Panthers, Cardinals, Niners

Los Angeles Rams 5-4

It might be time to give up on the Rams. Their Super Bowl hangover has taken hold and there looks to be no turning back. It doesn’t help that they play four Super Bowl contenders in their remaining seven games.

Remaining Games: Bears, Ravens, @Cardinals, Seahawks, Cowboys, @Niners, Cardinals