Week 17 concluded with the Atlanta Falcons edging the Los Angeles Rams 27-24, handing San Francisco's NFC West rival a second straight loss. The Rams were already out of the race for the division title after the 49ers defeated Chicago this past weekend.
NFC West standings (after Week 17):
- Seattle Seahawks (13-3)
- San Francisco 49ers (12-4)
- Los Angeles Rams (11-5)
- Arizona Cardinals (3-13)
If the season ended today, the 49ers would enter the postseason as the No. 5 seed, setting up a Wild Card trip to face the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte. Meanwhile, Seattle holds the No. 1 seed and would await the lowest-remaining Wild Card winner.
The Seahawks need a win over the visiting 49ers to hold onto the No. 1 seed.
For now, the focus is squarely on Saturday night at Levi's Stadium, where the 49ers will look to complete a season sweep of Seattle. San Francisco defeated the Seahawks at Lumen Field back in Week 1.
NFC playoff picture (after Week 17)
- Seattle Seahawks (13-3)
- Chicago Bears (11-5)
- Philadelphia Eagles (11-5)
- Carolina Panthers (8-8)
- San Francisco 49ers (12-4)
- Los Angeles Rams (11-5)
- Green Bay Packers (9-6-1)
Bold: clinched division
Italics: clinched playoff berth
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