The San Francisco 49ers have been showcasing a formidable performance in the NFL over the past five weeks, earning them the coveted No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs. This rise in seeding is a direct result of the Philadelphia Eagles’ loss to the Dallas Cowboys. It’s evident that the 49ers owe a debt of gratitude to Dallas for putting them in this advantageous position. Let’s find the NFL playoff standings Week 15.
Certainly, the 49ers wouldn’t have climbed to this rank without their convincing victory over the Eagles the previous week. Their win might even have facilitated the Cowboys’ ability to assist the 49ers. There’s an argument that the 49ers’ game against the Eagles weakened them enough for Dallas to outshine them. The Eagles’ performance against the Cowboys made them seem far from playoff contenders.
San Francisco further strengthened their position with a solid 28-16 win against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium, elevating their record to 10-3 in the 2023 NFL season and bringing them closer to the NFC’s top position. However, the focal point was the NFC East showdown between the Eagles and Cowboys, which had a significant impact on playoff positions.
While it’s great that the 49ers have secured the top spot, maintaining it is pivotal as the regular season concludes. To retain their No. 1 seed, the 49ers must win all their remaining games. Another loss could elevate the Eagles and now the Cowboys above them in the standings. With only four games left, any misstep is costly for the 49ers. Fortunately, their upcoming schedule appears manageable.
Here’s the complete NFL playoff standings Week 15:
NFC standings
1. San Francisco 49ers — 10-3
2. Dallas Cowboys — 10-3
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3. Detroit Lions — 9-4
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers — 6-7
5. Philadelphia Eagles — 10-3
6. Minnesota Vikings — 7-6
7. Green Bay Packers — 6-6
8. Los Angeles Rams — 6-7
9. Seattle Seahawks — 6-7
10. Atlanta Falcons — 6-7
11. New Orleans Saints — 6-7
12. Chicago Bears — 5-8
13. New York Giants — 4-8
14. Washington Commanders — 4-9
15. Arizona Cardinals — 3-10
16. Carolina Panthers — 1-12
AFC standings
1. Baltimore Ravens — 10-3
2. Miami Dolphins — 9-3
3. Kansas City Chiefs — 8-5
4. Jacksonville Jaguars — 8-5
5. Cleveland Browns — 8-5
6. Pittsburgh Steelers — 7-6
7. Indianapolis Colts — 7-6
8. Houston Texans — 7-6
9. Denver Broncos — 7-6
10. Cincinnati Bengals — 7-6
11. Buffalo Bills — 7-6
12. Los Angeles Chargers — 5-8
13. Las Vegas Raiders — 5-8
14. New York Jets — 5-8
15. Tennessee Titans — 4-8
16. New England Patriots — 3-10
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Their itinerary includes a faceoff against the Arizona Cardinals, followed by a Christmas Day match against the Baltimore Ravens. They’ll then hit the road to play the Washington Commanders before wrapping up the regular season against the Los Angeles Rams. The Ravens pose the most significant challenge, and this could be where the 49ers face potential defeat. Nevertheless, the 49ers are currently riding a wave of positive momentum.
