In the Hunt
8. Los Angeles Rams (7-6)
Remaining Schedule
12/12 @ 49ers (6-7)
12/22 @ Jets (3-10)
12/28 (TBD) Cardinals (6-7)
1/5/25 Seahawks (8-5)
Status: The Rams had not scored more than 31 in a game this season until exploding for 44 against the Bills. The 86 points between the teams are the most in an NFL game all-time when neither team committed a turnover. The NFC West could be in for a wild finish.
9. Atlanta Falcons (6-7)
Remaining Schedule
12/16 @ Raiders (2-11)
12/22 Giants (2-11)
12/28 (TBD) @ Commanders (8-5)
1/5/25 Panthers (3-10)
Status: The Falcons racked up 496 yards of offense but only reached the end zone two times in their fourth consecutive loss, which dropped them to second in the NFC South. The schedule softens a bit for Atlanta during the final stretch.
10. Arizona Cardinals (6-7)
Remaining Schedule
12/15 Patriots (3-10)
12/22 @ Panthers (3-10)
12/28 @ Rams (7-6)
1/5/25 49ers (6-7)
Status: The Cardinals entered their Week 11 bye at 6-4 and leading the division, but three consecutive losses in which Kyler Murray has totaled five interceptions have moved Arizona to third place in the division. An opportunity still exists, but the flight plan must change course.
11. San Francisco 49ers (6-7)
Remaining Schedule
12/12 Rams (7-6)
12/22 @ Dolphins (6-7)
12/30 Lions (12-1)
1/5/25 @ Cardinals (6-7)
Status: Down Christian McCaffrey and Jordan Mason to injuries, the Niners turned to Isaac Guerendo, who rushed for 78 yards and two scores and caught two passes for 50 yards. George Kittle (151 yards) and Jauan Jennings (90 and two touchdowns) made the most of their 13 receptions to help San Francisco stay within striking distance in the NFC West.