As the NFC playoff picture tightens, four teams are battling for the top seed, with the Seattle Seahawks emerging as the favorites. Currently, Seattle holds the betting odds at +100 to secure the No. 1 seed in the conference. A win this week could allow them to clinch the top position, provided there is a rare tie between the 49ers and Bears, combined with a Seahawks victory and a loss from the Rams.
The most straightforward route for Seattle would be to win their remaining two games, ensuring that the playoffs will run through their home stadium, regardless of the outcomes for their competitors.
The San Francisco 49ers are strong contenders as well, sitting at +220 in the odds to earn the top seed. Like the Seahawks, the 49ers can clinch the No. 1 position if they defeat their final two opponents, the Bears and the Seahawks.
Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Rams are positioned at +500. For them to snatch the top spot, they need to win their last two games against the Falcons and Cardinals, along with a loss by the 49ers against the Bears this week, followed by a Rams win against the 49ers the next week.
The Chicago Bears, with the longest odds at +600, must win all of their remaining games while also relying on losses from both the Rams and Seahawks to stay in the running for the playoff berth.
As the season winds down, the upcoming games will be crucial in determining which team will secure home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, promising an exciting finish to the regular NFL season.