The NFC West has a new leader and the top three teams have changed spots. The Seattle Seahawks are now the leader in the division, while the Arizona Cardinals remain in last place, the spot they have clinched.

Take a look at the updated NFL playoff picture with the standings in both the AFC and NFC after all the Week 16 games.

The four division champions from each conference make the playoffs and are seeded No. 1 through No. 4 based on record. The three remaining teams in each conference with the best record qualify for the postseason as wild-card teams and are seeded No. 5 through No. 7.

The Chicago Bears clinched a playoff berth this past Saturday, but now they can win the division Sunday even with a little bit of help. There are three possibilities in Week 17.

If Los Angeles pulls this off, it will have the hardest-won division title in recent memory. At 11-4, they can steal the AFC West from the Broncos by winning out, despite Denver rattling off 11 straight wins from Week 4 to Week 15. Unfortunately for the Chargers, they couldn’t be less equipped to face the two teams they have to beat.

Over the last two decades, each NFC East team has accomplished at least something of note. The Giants and Eagles have won two Super Bowls each; the Cowboys have racked up a slew of 10-win seasons; even the Commanders played for an NFC title a year ago.

The 2025 NFL season continues this week with three special Christmas Day games: the Dallas Cowboys vs. the Washington Commanders, the Detroit Lions vs. the Minnesota Vikings, and the Denver Broncos vs.

Jori Epstein, and Ben Fawkes talk through the biggest Week 17 matchups. Can the Chicago Bears defeat the San Francisco 49ers Sunday? Will Seattle keep control of the NFC? Find out on today's Christmas Eve edition of Inside Coverage!