In the NFC East and eliminated the San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys from the playoff picture. Washington enters the dance with a victory in Week 17. Schedule remaining: Cowboys vs. Falcons
8. In pursuit: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8–7) They were unable to defeat a Dallas squad that had been eliminated from postseason contention earlier in the day on Sunday night.
This week, the Bucs’ hopes of retaining the NFC South title may be dashed. The remaining games are against the Saints and the Panthers.
9. Seattle Seahawks (8-7) in the hunt: They will need assistance to win the NFC West after their defeat to Minnesota on Sunday.
The Rams and Seahawks don’t have a route to a wild-card spot. Schedule remaining: at the Bears, at the Rams
