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10. Los Angeles Rams (3-5)
Philadelphia holds a clear edge over the rest of the NFC after Week 8.
The Eagles beat who they were anticipated to beat to offer themselves a cushion ahead of a harsh six-week stretch.
The ruling NFC champ dealswith the Dallas Cowboys twotimes, San Francisco, Kansas City and Buffalo throughout that period. The excellent news is 3 of those contests come at home, where the Eagles beat the Dolphins in Week 7.
Seattle’s come-from-behind win over the Cleveland Browns brought some life to the NFC West title race. San Francisco has not played well in its 2 losses and Brock Purdy requires to figure himself out before the 49ers take on the Eagles in Week 13.
Seattle and San Francisco will play for the divisional crown in Weeks 12 and14 A split would advantage the Eagles and Detroit Lions many.
Detroit can inch ahead of Seattle with a Monday night win over the Las Vegas Raiders. The Lions requirement to be one videogame in front of the Seahawks duetothefactthat Seattle owns the head-to-head tiebreaker.
The NFC South is a mess right now. The Atlanta Falcons lead the department, however they have quarterback concerns. Taylor Heinicke came in for Desmond Ridder to start the 2nd half on Sunday.
Atlanta will not have to concern about its quarterback scenario impacting results till at least Week 10 consideringthat it hosts the now Kirk Cousins-less Minnesota Vikings in Week 9.
Minnesota is anticipated to drop away from the wild-card hunt with Cousins out. That might lead to an all-NFC South bachelor’sdegree