{"id":121949,"date":"2024-11-04T12:03:45","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T05:03:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=121949"},"modified":"2024-11-04T12:03:45","modified_gmt":"2024-11-04T05:03:45","slug":"surprising-cardinals-lead-the-nfc-west","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=121949","title":{"rendered":"Surprising Cardinals Lead the NFC West"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"style_hfl21i-o_O-style_uhlm2\"\/>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_w30qumdeo\">The NFL playoff races are heating up.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_kac61cdxm\">While the divisional races aren\u2019t too exciting in the AFC, we\u2019re seeing a few great ones in the NFC. The Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles are separated by a half-game in the NFC East, while the entire NFC West is separated only by a game.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_xvheggapd\">Meanwhile, the wild-card races on both sides are intriguing. If the season ended today, the AFC West and NFC North would both get three teams into the postseason.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_1s467cy9t\">But how does it all look as <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_aoxits\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/scoreboard\"><u>Week 9<\/u><\/a> comes to a close? We break everything down below including percentages, strength of schedule and more.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_at8lwe9pj\"><em>Additionally, <\/em><a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_aoxits\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/5698572\/2024\/10\/17\/nfl-playoffs-projections-odds\/\"><u><em>all playoff probabilities are courtesy of The Athletic\u2019s model<\/em><\/u><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"tagStyle_12j16kw-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_zl3s1378d\"><strong>No. 1<\/strong>:<strong> Kansas City Chiefs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_w73y8k120\"><strong>Record<\/strong>: 7\u20130, first place, AFC West<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_us4hxhfmi\"><strong>Remaining opponents over .500<\/strong>: 6<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_2l1oudyif\"><strong>Playoff probability<\/strong>: 99%<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_podhollhg\">Kansas City plays on Monday night at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before hosting the Denver Broncos six days later at Arrowhead Stadium.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"tagStyle_12j16kw-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_z8l200cxb\"><strong>No. 2<\/strong>:<strong> Buffalo Bills<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_rumf2ip7q\"><strong>Record<\/strong>: 7\u20132, first place, AFC East<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_jxd3buqil\"><strong>Remaining opponents over .500<\/strong>: 2<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_05vygpzj6\"><strong>Playoff probability<\/strong>: 99%<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_f91u50f3w\">It wasn\u2019t pretty, but the Bills beat the Miami Dolphins to earn their third divisional win and a season sweep of Miami. Next up, the Colts in Indianapolis before hosting the Chiefs.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"tagStyle_12j16kw-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_p6lf63i6k\"><strong>No. 3<\/strong>:<strong> Pittsburgh Steelers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_qka73qz06\"><strong>Record<\/strong>: 6\u20132, first place, AFC North<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_ncmjhzwm3\"><strong>Remaining opponents over .500<\/strong>: 5<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_2i0x01wsb\"><strong>Playoff probability<\/strong>: 76%<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_eggy5eqcz\">Pittsburgh has to be thrilled about its position atop the AFC North during its bye week. However, their final nine games include all six divisional matchups, along with games against the Commanders, Eagles and Chiefs.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"tagStyle_12j16kw-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_m72xmg55g\"><strong>No. 4<\/strong>:<strong> Houston Texans<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_0xwkraaho\"><strong>Record<\/strong>: 6\u20133, first place, AFC South<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_y04su0mjt\"><strong>Remaining opponents over .500<\/strong>: 3<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_15uqz8ixe\"><strong>Playoff probability<\/strong>: 95%<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_5de5go0sr\">While the Texans control their destiny in the AFC South, they have issues. Nico Collins is still out with a hamstring injury while Stefon Diggs is gone for the year due to a torn ACL. Factor in an atrocious offensive line, and Houston might have shopping to do before <a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_aoxits\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/nfl-trade-deadline-2024-potential-players-on-the-move\"><u>Tuesday\u2019s trade deadline<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"tagStyle_12j16kw-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_spoqqw06a\"><strong>No. 5<\/strong>:<strong> Baltimore Ravens<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_pzv5ugf5t\"><strong>Record<\/strong>: 6\u20133, second place, AFC North<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_porn405ln\"><strong>Remaining opponents over .500<\/strong>: 4<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_9fkhtgujz\"><strong>Playoff probability<\/strong>: 93%<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_njcxo9dgx\">Baltimore hammered the Broncos to leapfrog them in the playoff picture. The Ravens only have a moment to enjoy the win, though, with the Cincinnati Bengals coming to town Thursday night.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"tagStyle_12j16kw-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_09iwwi53y\"><strong>No. 6<\/strong>:<strong> Los Angeles Chargers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_ybrl0oret\"><strong>Record<\/strong>: 5\u20133, second place, AFC West<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_vnjwxlwrw\"><strong>Remaining opponents over .500<\/strong>: 4<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_6yq6iuooo\"><strong>Playoff probability<\/strong>: 83%<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_afwqsr36y\"><a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_aoxits\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/week-9-nfl-takeaways-jim-harbaugh-chargers-trade-deadline\"><u>The Chargers destroyed the Cleveland Browns<\/u><\/a>, sacking Jameis Winston six times while nabbing three interceptions. Los Angeles\u2019s only quality win is over the Broncos, but it\u2019s enough for a playoff spot at the moment.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"tagStyle_12j16kw-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_hwp36b9xa\"><strong>No. 7: Denver Broncos<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_934kgne46\"><strong>Record<\/strong>: 5\u20134, third place, AFC West<br \/><strong>Remaining opponents over .500<\/strong>: 4<br \/><strong>Playoff probability<\/strong>: 34%<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_kwxfplxii\">Denver looked out of place against Baltimore on Sunday. Now, the Broncos must rebound before going to Kansas City for the first of two meetings against the Chiefs.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"tagStyle_12j16kw-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_q3dzezp12\"><strong>In the Hunt<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_drbvwc4b4\"><strong>Indianapolis Colts (4\u20135): <\/strong>The Colts played Sunday night in Minnesota and fell short. Next week, it\u2019s back at Lucas Oil Stadium against the surging Bills.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_q8mkgquff\"><strong>Cincinnati Bengals (4\u20135)<\/strong>: Cincinnati easily handled the Las Vegas Raiders behind five touchdown passes from Joe Burrow. However, a short-week trip to Baltimore looms.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_6jk0pljcb\"><strong>New York Jets (3\u20136)<\/strong>: The Jets beat the Texans to keep their faint playoff hopes alive, but their schedule isn\u2019t easy. New York has a long climb ahead.<\/p>\n<div data-mm-id=\"_coymp7gyy\">\n<div class=\"style_120ff32\">\n<figure data-id=\"_coymp7gyy\" class=\"base_1ruub6q\" data-mm-type=\"image\"><canvas class=\"style_1e28o3x-o_O-initial_9vayoh\"\/><picture class=\"base_1emrqjj-o_O-initial_fzbddc-o_O-style_1a1csmw\"><source\/><source\/><source\/><img class=\"base_1emrqjj-o_O-initial_fzbddc-o_O-style_1a1csmw\" alt=\"Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown\" title=\"Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown\"\/><\/picture><noscript><picture class=\"base_1emrqjj\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_4700,h_2643,x_0,y_129\/c_fill,w_360,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01jbtg4v99tes7dmpnxj.jpg 1x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_4700,h_2643,x_0,y_129\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01jbtg4v99tes7dmpnxj.jpg 2x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_4700,h_2643,x_0,y_129\/c_fill,w_1080,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01jbtg4v99tes7dmpnxj.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 719px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_4700,h_2643,x_0,y_129\/c_fill,w_620,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01jbtg4v99tes7dmpnxj.jpg 1x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_4700,h_2643,x_0,y_129\/c_fill,w_1240,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01jbtg4v99tes7dmpnxj.jpg 2x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_4700,h_2643,x_0,y_129\/c_fill,w_1240,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01jbtg4v99tes7dmpnxj.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 1079px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_4700,h_2643,x_0,y_129\/c_fill,w_620,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01jbtg4v99tes7dmpnxj.jpg 1x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_4700,h_2643,x_0,y_129\/c_fill,w_1240,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01jbtg4v99tes7dmpnxj.jpg 2x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_4700,h_2643,x_0,y_129\/c_fill,w_1240,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fsi%2F01jbtg4v99tes7dmpnxj.jpg 3x\" media=\"(min-width: 1080px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"base_1emrqjj\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_4700,h_2643,x_0,y_129\/c_fill,w_620,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/ImagnImages\/mmsport\/si\/01jbtg4v99tes7dmpnxj.jpg\" alt=\"Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown\" title=\"Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown\"\/><\/picture><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><figcaption class=\"tagStyle_1ulimm5-o_O-text_1j8vahs\">The Lions and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown celebrated with Detroit fans after their win over the Packers. \/ Junfu Han \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"tagStyle_12j16kw-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_fh45y3se3\"><strong>No. 1<\/strong>:<strong> Detroit Lions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_bgrm16ggd\"><strong>Record<\/strong>: 7\u20131, first place, NFC North<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_hkkywzrkn\"><strong>Remaining opponents over .500<\/strong>: 4<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_8nbna6oqw\"><strong>Playoff probability<\/strong>: 99%<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_3srnzlyd9\">Detroit easily handled the Packers and looked like the NFC\u2019s team to beat. The Lions travel to play the Texans next weekend on <em>Sunday Night Football<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"tagStyle_12j16kw-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_n4szfqn4s\"><strong>No. 2<\/strong>:<strong> Washington Commanders<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_kzl8p8aja\"><strong>Record<\/strong>: 7\u20132, first place, NFC East<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_p2gogiuyl\"><strong>Remaining opponents over .500<\/strong>: 4<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_7r16ol3ty\"><strong>Playoff probability<\/strong>: 93%<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_526ambyzw\">Washington didn\u2019t need a Hail Mary at MetLife Stadium (who does?) to beat the New York Giants. With Philadelphia\u2019s win, the Commanders stayed a half-game ahead in the NFC East.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"tagStyle_12j16kw-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_78w0dodje\"><strong>No. 3: Atlanta Falcons<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_vfvye4eyr\"><strong>Record<\/strong>: 6\u20133, first place, NFC South<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_qpgt0ip34\"><strong>Remaining opponents over .500<\/strong>: 4<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_sm09x8v0s\"><strong>Playoff probability<\/strong>: 93%<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_xdhqdl9v2\">Atlanta is starting to put distance between itself and the Buccaneers in the NFC South. If Tampa Bay loses on Monday night, the Falcons will have a two-game lead with a victory over the Buccaneers in Tampa already secured.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"tagStyle_12j16kw-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_ug376ldyc\"><strong>No. 4<\/strong>:<strong> Arizona Cardinals<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_ilqkwwzeg\"><strong>Record<\/strong>: 5\u20134, first place, NFC West<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_kgjs72424\"><strong>Remaining opponents over .500<\/strong>: 1<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_zgkte51mx\"><strong>Playoff probability<\/strong>: 44%<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_zrdxboxne\">Who could have seen this coming? Arizona is leading the NFC West outright after rattling off three consecutive wins over the Chargers, Dolphins and Bears.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"tagStyle_12j16kw-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_ths1lj2py\"><strong>No. 5<\/strong>:<strong> Minnesota Vikings<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_e3bftiobi\"><strong>Record<\/strong>: 6\u20132, second place, NFC North<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_ny2b4mhfa\"><strong>Remaining opponents over .500<\/strong>: 3<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_xw4ly1945\"><strong>Playoff probability<\/strong>: 80%<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_n7an6azzt\">Minnesota handled the Colts on Sunday night in an uneven affair, breaking its  two-game losing streak. The Vikings remain only one game back of the Lions in the NFC North.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"tagStyle_12j16kw-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_iglamblq2\"><strong>No. 6<\/strong>:<strong> Philadelphia Eagles<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_mp00xsbdq\"><strong>Record<\/strong>: 6\u20132, second place, NFC East<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_ohrzff68r\"><strong>Remaining opponents over .500<\/strong>: 4<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_zl8p0lbqw\"><strong>Playoff probability<\/strong>: 95%\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_dvsqlw1j4\">Philadelphia hasn\u2019t been overly convincing, but it continues to win. The Eagles now travel to Dallas for a marquee matchup with the Cowboys, who are desperate at 3\u20135.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"tagStyle_12j16kw-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_8l804jim2\"><strong>No. 7<\/strong>:<strong> Green Bay Packers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_dhg2e2jgc\"><strong>Record<\/strong>: 6\u20133, third place, NFC North<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_rt1oe027z\"><strong>Remaining opponents over .500<\/strong>: 2<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_6ohho0iq0\"><strong>Playoff probability<\/strong>: 53%<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_kv5hogw6s\">The Packers had a chance to beat the Lions and move up in the playoff picture. Instead, they were humbled at home and are now on the bottom rung, looking at a long road back to a shot at the NFC North.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"tagStyle_12j16kw-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_wd2q3ibud\"><strong>In the hunt<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_ar19dzppx\"><strong>Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4\u20134):<\/strong> Tampa Bay plays the Chiefs on Monday night before returning home to square off with the 49ers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_x0dmc4vn2\"><strong>Chicago Bears (4\u20134)<\/strong>: It might be time to temper expectations for this Bears team. Chicago was blown out by the Cardinals while allowing seven sacks to a middling defensive line. <\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_kl2bvjxns\"><strong>Los Angeles Rams (4\u20134): <\/strong>After starting 1\u20134, the Rams have won three straight and suddenly look like a team capable of not just reaching the playoffs, but making noise once there.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1660802\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/2024-nfl-playoff-picture-week-9-surprising-cardinals-lead-nfc-west\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The NFL playoff races are heating up. 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