The 49ers will play the Seahawks for the No. 1 seed next weekend at Levi’s Stadium, with the winner getting the coveted first-round bye. But, after the Los Angeles Rams had a surprise 27-24 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, there are a few more scenarios for how the NFC playoff seeding could end up.

It wasn't just the Seahawks celebrating Thursday's night win. The 49ers now have a path to the NFC West title, too.

Los Angeles still appears to be in the driver’s seat despite a disappointing loss, while San Francisco is riding high following a thrilling victory.

The Atlanta Falcons' upset of the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night continued to muddy the waters in the NFC South. The champion of that division and the AFC North are the only remaining playoff spots open in the NFL heading into the regular-season finale.

Updated 2025 NFL win totals and odds for every team to make the playoffs, win their division, conference and Super Bowl LX.

Throughout the 2025 season, some experts feel the Seattle Seahawks (13-3) are the team to beat this late in the season. Several other experts constantly oversha

If the Bears beat the 49ers on Sunday Night Football, the Los Angeles Rams can still win the NFC West and get the number one seed. If the 49ers beat the Bears, then the Rams can only get second or third in the NFC West. Minutes into the game, the 49ers and Bears are tied 7-7.