The Los Angeles Rams took control of the NFC West last week by beating the Seattle Seahawks. In Week 12, they took control of the entire conference with their Sunday night win.
The Philadelphia Eagles lost earlier in the day, opening the door for the Rams to move into first place with a win over Tampa Bay. They obliterated the Buccaneers and Los Angeles is the new number one seed.
Elsewhere in the conference, the surprising Chicago Bears kept their winning way to remain third in the conference.
In the wild card race, the Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers both won to hold down the fifth and sixth seeds. The San Francisco 49ers play Monday night and a win keeps them in seventh, but a loss allowes the Detroit Lions to move into seventh after their Week 12 win.
One game back of the field is the Panthers at 6-5.
NFC standings during Week 12
The Washington Commanders were on a bye this weekend.
1. Los Angeles Rams (9-2)
3. Philadelphia Eagles (8-3, 7-2 AFC)
3. Chicago Bears (8-3, 5-2 AFC)
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-5, 2-0 NFCS)
5. Seattle Seahawks (8-3)
6. Green Bay Packers (7-3-1)
7. San Francisco 49ers (7-4, 7-2 NFC)
8. Detroit Lions (7-4, 4-3 NFC)
9. Carolina Panthers (6-5, 2-1 NFCS)
10. Dallas Cowboys (5-5-1)
11. Atlanta Falcons (4-7, win over MIN)
12. Minnesota Vikings (4-7, loss to ATL)
12. Arizona Cardinals (3-8)
14. Washington Commanders (3-8)
15. New Orleans Saints (2-8)
16. e-New York Giants (2-10)
The New York Giants were eliminated from playoff contention with the loss.
NFC West standings during Week 12
The Rams and Seahawks both won in Week 12. The 49ers play on Monday night. The Cardinals lost a heartbreaker.
1. Los Angeles Rams (9-2)
2. Seattle Seahawks (8-3)
3. San Francisco 49ers (7-4)
4. Arizona Cardinals (3-8)