As the NFL playoffs approach, four teams are closely vying for the coveted No. 1 seed in the NFC. Currently, the Seattle Seahawks are favored to secure this position.
Seattle Seahawks: Favorites for NFC No. 1 Seed
The Seattle Seahawks hold the top spot with betting odds of +100 to claim the NFC’s No. 1 seed. They have a clear path: securing victories in their final two games would guarantee home-field advantage in the playoffs.
Potential Scenarios for Seahawks’ Success
Seattle could potentially clinch the No. 1 seed as early as this week. However, this outcome would hinge on several factors:
- A Seattle victory
- A tie between the 49ers and Bears
- A Rams loss
Should the Seahawks win their last two matchups, the remainder of the teams will have no impact on their playoff positioning.
Other Contenders in the Race
The San Francisco 49ers trail closely in the chase for the top seed, with odds at +220. Like the Seahawks, the 49ers can secure the No. 1 seed by winning their last two games, which include matchups against the Bears and Seahawks.
The Los Angeles Rams follow with odds of +500. Their path to the top seed requires winning their final two games against the Falcons and Cardinals, while also depending on the 49ers losing to the Bears and defeating the Seahawks in the following week.
Lastly, the Chicago Bears sit at the longest odds of +600. Chicago must win all remaining games and count on both the Seahawks and Rams to lose for any chance at the playoffs.
Current Odds Summary
| Team | Odds | Path to No. 1 Seed |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks | +100 | Win last 2 games |
| San Francisco 49ers | +220 | Win last 2 games |
| Los Angeles Rams | +500 | Win last 2 games; 49ers lose to Bears |
| Chicago Bears | +600 | Win last 3 games; hope Seahawks and Rams lose |
With the playoffs on the horizon, the race for the NFC No. 1 seed remains intensely competitive. Fans are eager to see how these teams will perform in the coming weeks.
