At a Glance
- Seahawks clinch No. 1 seed with 13-3 win over 49ers.
- NFC South title hinges on Falcons-Saints and Buccaneers-Panthers match.
- AFC’s No. 1 seed still undecided; key games include Ravens-Steelers.
- Why it matters: Playoff matchups and seedings set for the Super Bowl run.
The NFL playoffs are shaping up with the Seahawks taking the top seed and the NFC South race still on the line.
Seahawks Secure Top Seed
Seahawks beat 49ers 13-3 on Saturday night, locking the No. 1 seed and ending the NFC West title race. The 49ers fall to the No. 5 or 6 seed.
- Seahawks: 14-3, No. 1 seed
- 49ers: 12-5, No. 5/6 seed
NFC South Showdown
Buccaneers (8-9) defeated Panthers 16-14 to keep their playoff hopes alive. They need New Orleans to beat or tie Atlanta on Sunday. If Falcons beat Saints, the Panthers would claim the division. The Buccaneers hold a two-team tiebreaker over the Panthers, but Carolina holds the three-team tiebreaker over Tampa Bay if Atlanta finishes 8-9.
AFC Playoff Picture
AFC seeds are largely set:
| Team | Record |
|---|---|
| Broncos | 13-3 |
| Patriots | 13-3 |
| Jaguars | 12-4 |
| Texans | 11-5 |
| Chargers | 11-5 |
| Bills | 11-5 |
The No. 1 seed remains open, and the AFC North winner will be the No. 4 seed, hosting a wild-card game. The Ravens and Steelers are fighting for the division title.
Key Takeaways
- Seahawks secure No. 1 seed after 13-3 win over 49ers.
- NFC South title depends on Falcons-Saints and Buccaneers-Panthers outcomes.
- AFC playoff seeds set, but No. 1 seed still undecided.
By Hannah E. Clearwater | News Of Austin
