The SportsLine Inside the Lines team and Projection Model have crunched the numbers and identified the best and worst matchups for every NFC team, from Seattle to Carolina

There were numerous headlines throughout the regular season. The NFC North was the only division that saw each team win at least eight games. Other than the NFC West, it’s hard to argue that the NFC North wasn’t the most competitive NFL division.

If the Falcons lose to the Saints on Sunday, the Buccaneers will secure their fifth straight NFC South title. On the flip side, Atlanta can send the Buccaneers home for the season and put the Panthers in the playoffs with a win over New Orleans.

Only four teams in NFL history have made the playoffs with a losing record. Coincidentally, the Buccaneers and Panthers are two of the teams to do it. Here's a look at the full history: Playoff results: Won wild-card game 41-36 over New Orleans, lost divisional round game 35-24 to Chicago

After an up-and-down season, the Philadelphia Eagles (11-6) are again NFC East champions and are the only team in the division that finished above .500. The Cowboys (7-9-1), Washington Commanders, and New York Giants (4-13) will all now begin their offseason as they look to retool for 2026.