Quote from lovelystyle100 on March 11, 2024, 8:48 AM

The 2021 playoff picture is starting to take shape with 12 weeks of NFL games in the books. And the NFC, in particular, is set to play host to a circus of a wild-card race, with nearly a dozen teams potentially fighting over three postseason berths. With Week 13 approaching, which teams look the most formidable in the race? We're taking stock of the entire pool of them.Find current NFC division leaders below, as well as our rankings of the current wild card contenders:These can obviously change from now until the end of the season, but at the moment, they're locked in: (9-2) (9-3) (8-3)(7-4)This is how we'd sort the obvious candidates, but keep in mind only three of these can actually make the playoffs: 1. (7-4)Remaining schedule:vs. , at Cardinals, vs. Seahawks Reggie Miller Jersey , at Vikings, at , vs. 49ers It's officially OK to be concerned about them, particularly under center, where has now repeatedly Doug McDermott Jersey reminded everyone of the shortcomings that plagued him in Detroit. But the talent is still too apparent here to write them off. These are the Wild Card candidates, remember, not contenders for the No. 1 seed. And Sean McVay's squad can still be a tough out come January.2. (6-5)Remaining schedule:at Seahawks, at , vs. Falcons, at , vs. , at Rams Left for dead after their four-game slide before Halloween, they've quickly turned things around thanks to Kyle Shanahan leaning more on the creative ground game and le s on arm. and going down may limit their ceiling over the next few weeks, but Jimmy G has at least been here before. They feel pretty darn scrappy right now.3. (5-6)Remaining schedule:at Lions, vs. , at Bears, vs. Rams, at Packers, vs. Bears Yes, Mike Zimmer's defense still has i sues, and now is reportedly sidelined for at least two games. But they're gonna be in the mix as long as keeps throwing to . Seriously. Their offense, when healthy, is way more explosive than you think. That alone should keep them feisty all the way to the finish line. 4. Washington (5-6)Remaining schedule:at , vs. Cowboys, at Eagles, at Cowboys, vs. Eagles, at Giants outplayed in prime time Aaron Holiday Jersey to cap Week 12, and just as importantly, Ron Rivera's defense came up big most of the night. It should tell you something, though, that Washington dominated "Monday Night Football" and still -- on multiple occasions -- came oh so close to losing control of the game in crunch time.5. (5-7)Remaining schedule:at , BYE WEEK, vs. WFT, vs. Giants, at WFT, vs. Cowboys folded in real time while trying to showcase his arm against the Giants, with a sists from and a coaching staff that waited too long to lean on the run. But if they just stick to what works, they can still manage a relatively cakewalk schedule. Hurts may or may not be the long-term QB1, but he's proven he can win games if the ground game is prioritized.6. (5-6)Remaining schedule:vs. Cowboys, at Jets, at Buccaneers, vs. , vs. Panthers, at FalconsNow that appears to be taking over under center, they have a legitimate shot at being competitive again. It helps, of course, that and are also returning to the field. They looked dead in the water on Thanksgiving against the , but the minute you write Sean Payton off, the T. J. Warren Jersey minute he steals the spotlight. 7. (5-6)Remaining schedule:vs. Buccaneers, at Panthers, at 49ers, vs. Lions, at Bills, vs. Saints for MVP, anyone? We're not buying into them making a run, but they sure have played spoiler a few times.8. (5-7)Remaining schedule:BYE WEEK, vs. Falcons, at Bills, vs. Buccaneers, at Saints, at Buccaneers So, it turns out, when you utilize as much more than a designed runner these days, things aren't always peachy. Their defense still has the pieces to make noise, but they need to be a ground-based team, and now is done.These teams aren T.J. Leaf Jersey 't technically out of the mix, but they have an awfully uphill climb to the postseason picture: (4-7): Good for them hanging on against the Eagles, but they tried pretty hard to surrender the "W." (4-7): Don't count on Matt Nagy and this roster righting the ship when they're not playing the Lions. (3-8): Too little, too late from Ru sell Wilson, who's clearly hindered either mentally or physically.Just what it says. These guys are already looking ahead to 2022: (0-10-1): Dan Campbell, at least your team is consistent.The new NFL season is here! Win or lose, you can shop jerseys, shirts, hats, and much more to support your favorite team. .