Week 13 in the NFC has come to a close, with the Los Angeles Rams emerging as the lone team standing at the top of the division with an impressive record of 9-2. The Dallas Cowboys narrowly escaped elimination after a thrilling win over their arch-rivals in Philadelphia, thanks in part to some questionable calls from officials that will be debated for weeks to come.
The NFC hierarchy is taking a hit this week, with several teams falling behind the Rams in the standings. In fact, only two teams remain within striking distance of Los Angeles: the Eagles and Bears. The Birds had a scare against Dallas, but their victory should cement their spot as the second team in line for a playoff berth.
Bryce Young and the Panthers are still trying to find their footing this season, with a disappointing performance against the 49ers on Monday night that left many wondering if they can turn things around. The 6-6 record is a far cry from what fans had hoped for, and it remains to be seen if Young's play will improve as the season wears on.
The Cowboys have shown flashes of brilliance this year, but their inconsistency has cost them dearly in recent weeks. Can they find a way to close out games like Sunday night's thriller against Philly? Or will they fall short once again?
Meanwhile, the Seahawks are quietly making a push for the top seed, thanks in part to Jaxon Smith-Njigba's incredible performance on Monday night. The young wideout is on pace to break Calvin Johnson's single-season receiving record, and his emergence could be just what Seattle needs to propel themselves into playoff contention.
For now, the Rams sit atop the NFC hierarchy with a comfortable lead over their division rivals. But as we all know, nothing is ever certain in the NFL โ even not when it comes to the most talented teams on paper.
The NFC hierarchy is taking a hit this week, with several teams falling behind the Rams in the standings. In fact, only two teams remain within striking distance of Los Angeles: the Eagles and Bears. The Birds had a scare against Dallas, but their victory should cement their spot as the second team in line for a playoff berth.
Bryce Young and the Panthers are still trying to find their footing this season, with a disappointing performance against the 49ers on Monday night that left many wondering if they can turn things around. The 6-6 record is a far cry from what fans had hoped for, and it remains to be seen if Young's play will improve as the season wears on.
The Cowboys have shown flashes of brilliance this year, but their inconsistency has cost them dearly in recent weeks. Can they find a way to close out games like Sunday night's thriller against Philly? Or will they fall short once again?
Meanwhile, the Seahawks are quietly making a push for the top seed, thanks in part to Jaxon Smith-Njigba's incredible performance on Monday night. The young wideout is on pace to break Calvin Johnson's single-season receiving record, and his emergence could be just what Seattle needs to propel themselves into playoff contention.
For now, the Rams sit atop the NFC hierarchy with a comfortable lead over their division rivals. But as we all know, nothing is ever certain in the NFL โ even not when it comes to the most talented teams on paper.