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January 3, 2026
NFL playoff race: Seahawks and 49ers meet with NFC’s No 1 seed at stake
The final week of the regular season delivers a winner-take-all clash in the NFC West, while Houston surge, the Rams slide and the race for the No 1 draft pick tips toward farce
TL;DR
- The Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers will compete for the NFC's No. 1 seed in their final regular-season game.
- Both Seahawks and 49ers are on six-game winning streaks.
- The Houston Texans are the NFL's hottest team with an eight-game winning streak, rising under the radar.
- The Los Angeles Rams have lost two consecutive games, impacting their playoff seeding and Matthew Stafford's MVP chances.
- The race for the No. 1 draft pick is intense, with the Raiders appearing to be actively pursuing the top selection.
- Several teams are vying for the second and third draft picks in a messy scenario.
- Current AFC standings place Denver and New England at the top, with Jacksonville, Pittsburgh, Houston, LA Chargers, and Buffalo following.
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