The #1 seed in the NFC will be on the line between the Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, and San Francisco 49ers in Week 18. Here’s how each team can clinch a first-round bye.
NFC Week 17 is over, and there are now six teams that have clinched a playoff spot. The New York Giants clinched the No. 6 seed with a 38-10 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. The No. 7 seed will be at stake in Week 18, as will the top seed in the NFC.
The Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers all have the opportunity to grab the top seed in the conference and take advantage of the field during the playoffs.
It comes as the Eagles lost 20-10 to the New Orleans Saints in their second game without quarterback Jalen Hurts. Meanwhile, the Cowboys defeated the Tennessee Titans 27-13 on Thursday Night Football, and the San Francisco 49ers defeated a Las Vegas team led by Jarrett Stidham 37-34 in overtime.
So how can each team clinch the top seed in Week 18? Here are all the scenarios.
How the Eagles clinched the NFC’s top seed in Week 18
Perhaps the easiest route to the NFC’s top seed is Philadelphia. If they were to defeat the Giants in Week 18, they would automatically secure the first spot in the conference.
But if they lose to the Giants, they can still clinch the top seed with the Cowboys losing to the Washington Chiefs and the 49ers losing to the Arizona Cardinals.
The thing is, the Giants have already clinched the #6 seed in the conference. They have no ups and downs in terms of supplement seeding. Therefore, there may be a chance that the Giants will choose to rest their starters for the postseason in Week 18.
How the Cowboys clinched the first seed in the NFC in Week 18
The Cowboys will need the most help from the three teams to secure home field advantage in the playoffs. The only way they can make this a reality is if they beat the Chiefs, the Eagles lose to the Giants, and the 49ers lose to the Cardinals.
That’s right, Cowboys fans, you’ll have to keep an eye out for three games in Week 18 to see if Dallas can secure the top seed.
How the 49ers clinched the first seed in the NFC in Week 18
For the 49ers to clinch the top seed, they would need to defeat the Cardinals, who are currently on a six-game losing streak following their Week 17 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.
Besides, the 49ers will have to uproot the Giants to defeat the Eagles.
That would be quite the story if the 49ers grab home court advantage after starting three different players this season due to injury. Could “Mr. Irrelevant” Brooke Purdy pull it off? It would be a story if he did.
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