RSS
NFC Playoff Races in Full Swing
NFL 2012 Regular Season
As the NFL enters Week 13, there are 19 teams either in or within one game of a playoff spot, including 11 in the NFC.
The Minnesota Vikings have the toughest remaining schedule among those NFC clubs, facing opponents with a combined 36-18-1 (.664) mark.
The remaining strength of schedule for the 11 NFC teams either in or within one game of a playoff spot:
NFC EAST
| TEAM | GIANTS (7-4) | DALLAS (5-6) | WASHINGTON (5-6) |
| OPP. RECORD | 32-23 (.582) | 25-30 (.455) | 27-28 (.491) |
| WEEK 13 | @ Washington (5-6) | Philadelphia (3-8) | Giants (7-4) |
| WEEK 14 | New Orleans (5-6) | @ Cincinnati (6-5) | Baltimore (9-2) |
| WEEK 15 | @ Atlanta (10-1) | Pittsburgh (6-5) | @ Cleveland (3-8) |
| WEEK 16 | @ Baltimore (9-2) | New Orleans (5-6) | @ Philadelphia (3-8) |
| WEEK 17 | Philadelphia (3-8) | @ Washington (5-6) | Dallas (5-6) |
NFC NORTH
| TEAM | CHICAGO (8-3) | GREEN BAY (7-4) | MINNESOTA (6-5) |
| OPP. RECORD | 27-28 (.491) | 28-27 (.509) | 36-18-1 (.664) |
| WEEK 13 | Seattle (6-5) | Minnesota (6-5) | @ Green Bay (7-4) |
| WEEK 14 | @ Minnesota (6-5) | Detroit (4-7) | Chicago (8-3) |
| WEEK 15 | Green Bay (7-4) | @ Chicago (8-3) | @ St. Louis (4-6-1) |
| WEEK 16 | @ Arizona (4-7) | Tennessee (4-7) | @ Houston (10-1) |
| WEEK 17 | @ Detroit (4-7) | @ Minnesota (6-5) | Green Bay (7-4) |
NFC SOUTH
| TEAM | ATLANTA (10-1) | TAMPA BAY (6-5) | NEW ORLEANS (5-6) |
| OPP. RECORD | 25-30 (.455) | 30-24-1 (.555) | 31-24 (.564) |
| WEEK 13 | New Orleans (5-6) | @ Denver (8-3) | @ Atlanta (10-1) |
| WEEK 14 | @ Carolina (3-8) | Philadelphia (3-8) | @ Giants (7-4) |
| WEEK 15 | Giants (7-4) | @ New Orleans (5-6) | Tampa Bay (6-5) |
| WEEK 16 | @ Detroit (4-7) | St. Louis (4-6-1) | @ Dallas (5-6) |
| WEEK 17 | Tampa Bay (6-5) | @ Atlanta (10-1) | Carolina (3-8) |
NFC WEST
| TEAM | SAN FRANCISCO (8-2-1) | SEATTLE (6-5) |
| OPP. RECORD | 27-27-1 (.500) | 28-25-2 (.527) |
| WEEK 13 | @ St. Louis (4-6-1) | @ Chicago (8-3) |
| WEEK 14 | Miami (5-6) | Arizona (4-7) |
| WEEK 15 | @ New England (8-3) | @ Buffalo (in Toronto) (4-7) |
| WEEK 16 | @ Seattle (6-5) | San Francisco (8-2-1) |
| WEEK 17 | Arizona (4-7) | St. Louis (4-6-1) |
- 49ers Suspend Brandon Jacobs for Remainder of Season
- Tom Brady Throws Four Scoring Strikes as Patriots Rout Texans
- Ravens Can Coordinator Cam Cameron, Promote Jim Caldwell
- Cowboys Owner, Tackle Ratliff Have Heated Confrontation
- Linebacker's Death Puts Spotlight on NFL Drug, Alcohol Problem
- Packers Tame Lions, Close in on NFC North Title
- Rookies Propel Browns to Rout of Chiefs
- Cam Newton Carries Panthers to Upset Win Over Falcons
- Cowboys Brent Charged with Manslaughter in Teammate Jerry Brown's death
- Browns Special Teamers Reject Plan to Eliminate Kickoff
- Cardinals Deck Dockett with $200,000 Fine
- Ailing Giants: Nicks and Phillips doubtful against Saints
- Chiefs Running Back Hillis Shrugs Off Comment by Ex-Browns Teammate
- Manning and Moreno Lead Broncos to Eighth Straight Victory
- Vikings Greenway Backtracks After Calling for 'Super-Duper Drunk' Fans
- Quarterback for Now: Sanchez to Start for Jets vs Jaguars
- Injured Linebacker Suggs Game-Time Decision for Ravens
- With Four Games Remaining, NFL Enters Final Quarter
- Final Quarter Starts with AFC Playoffs in Sight
- 2012 NFL Playoff Scenarios for Week 14
- Bears Linebacker Urlacher Out Three Games with Hamstring Strain
- Eagles Tab Foles as Starting QB for Rest of Season
- Bob Costas Draws Criticism for Halftime Gun Control Commentary
- Police Say Belcher Legally Owned Gun Used in Murder-Suicide
- RG3 Carries Redskins Past Giants, NFC East Race Tightens
- Rookies Dazzle in Browns Win Over Raiders
- Tony Romo's Three TD Strikes Help Cowboys Down Eagles
- Andrew Luck's Last-Second Scoring Strike Lifts Colts Past Lions
- Ravens Linebacker Ray Lewis to Return December 16 vs Broncos
- Bryant's Crucial Field Goals Lift Falcons Over Saints
- Former LSU Star Tyrann Mathieu Enters 2013 NFL Draft
- RGIII Tops NFL Jersey Sales List After Strong Sales Week
- Playoff Races Intensify as NFL Enters Final Month
- NFL 2012 Week 13 Preview: Seahawks vs Bears
- Atlanta Falcons Host the New Orleans Saints
- Eagles QB Michael Vick to Wear Special Skull Cap
- AFC Playoff Picture Taking Shape
- NFC Playoff Races in Full Swing
- Sacked: Eagles Release Defensive End Jason Babin
- Jets Superfan 'Fireman Ed' Retires from Role
- Cam Newton Stars as Panthers Ground Eagles
- Eli Manning Throws Three Scoring Strikes as Giants Crush Packers
- Trent Richardson Carries Browns Over Steelers
- Tom Brady Leads Patriots to Easy Win over Jets
- Jets Quarterback Tim Tebow Playing with Fractured Ribs
- RG3 throws Four Scoring Strikes, Redskins Topple Cowboys
- Graham OT Field Goal Helps Texans Escape Lions
- Giants Safety Kenny Phillips Wins Appeal on Fine
- NFL to Revise In-Season Part of Challenge Rule
- Balance on Offense Leads to Success for Texans
- Peyton Manning Finding Comfort in Denver
- Ex-Bears Great Mike Ditka Calls Minor Stroke 'No Big Deal'
- NFL Retirement Board Claims Sport Caused Brain Injuries of 3 Players
- Glazer's Edge: Give Tebow a shot
- Boomer Esiason 'Not a Fan' of Tim Tebow
- Blame NFL for QB concussions
- Roger Goodell Says Football will Evolve
- The End of Football as We Know It?
Copyright © 2012 iHaveNet.com
Advertisement
|