The NFC West has proven to be the most difficult division in the NFL this year with three teams in playoff positioning entering Sunday.
The Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Rams, and San Francisco 49ers all have big aspirations for this season, but only one of them can win the division. The Arizona Cardinals, however, have fallen short in the division so far despite aiming to return to the playoffs.
During Week 10, the NFC West featured solely division battles, as the Rams topped the 49ers and the Seahawks handled the Cardinals. Here's a look at how these results impacted the NFC West standings.
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NFC West standings
Place Team Record
1. Seattle Seahawks 7-2
2. Los Angeles Rams 7-2
3. San Francisco 49ers 6-4
4. Arizona Cardinals 3-6
The Seahawks and Rams won the two NFC West battles on Sunday, keeping them tied for the lead in the division. For now, though, Seattle wins the tiebreak over Los Angeles and has temporary control of first place.
With the loss, the 49ers drop 1.5 games back of the division lead, and with two teams ahead of them, they face an uphill battle to win the division. The Cardinals, meanwhile, drop to 3-6 and headed towards a last-place finish.
Seahawks remaining schedule
Date Opponent Time TV Channel
11/16 @ Rams 4:05 p.m. Fox
11/23 @ Titans 1;00 p.m. Fox
11/30 vs. Vikings 4:05 p.m. Fox
12/7 @ Falcons 1:00 p.m. Fox
12/14 vs. Colts 4:25 p.m. CBS
12/18 vs. Rams 8:15 p.m. Prime Video
TBD @ Panthers TBD TBD
TBD @ 49ers TBD TBD
The NFC West is still to be decided as the Seahawks and Rams have two matchups remaining this year, starting with one in Los Angeles next week. The Seahawks also have a heavyweight battle against the Indianapolis Colts later in the schedule.
Otherwise, Seattle is set to face teams hovering near .500, along with one game against the Tennessee Titans, who have the worst record in the NFL. The Seahawks will then finish their season in San Francisco, which could become a crucial matchup.
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Rams remaining schedule
Date Opponent Time TV Channel
11/16 vs. Seahawks 4:05 p.m. Fox
11/23 vs Buccaneers 8:20 p.m. NBC
11/30 @ Panthers 1:00 p.m. Fox
12/7 @ Cardinals 4:25 p.m. Fox
12/14 vs. Lions 4:25 p.m. Fox
12/18 @ Seahawks 8:15 p.m. Prime Video
12/29 @ Falcons 8:15 p.m. ESPN
TBD vs. Cardinals TBD TBD
While the Rams have two games against the Seahawks left, they also have a few battles against first-place teams like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. Los Angeles is also set to play in primetime three times in its final seven games.
The Rams do get to close the year against the Cardinals and Atlanta Falcons, which could be a lighter finish if those teams are out of the playoff hunt by then.
49ers remaining schedule
Date Opponent Time TV Channel
12/16 @ Cardinals 4:05 p.m. Fox
12/24 vs. Panthers 8:15 p.m. ESPN
12/30 @ Browns 1:00 p.m. CBS
12/14 vs. Titans 4:25 p.m. Fox
12/22 @ Colts 8:15 p.m. ESPN
12/28 vs. Bears 8:20 p.m. NBC
TBD vs. Seahawks TBD TBD
While the Rams and Seahawks battle each other, the 49ers have three of their four games against those teams out of the way. San Francisco's schedule down the stretch has some tough matchups, like against the Colts and Chicago Bears, but they also have easier games vs. the Titans and Cleveland Browns.
San Francisco's final game of the year hosting the Seahawks could end up as a massive game for playoff implications.