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NFC Playoff Race Tightens: Bears, Rams, Seahawks at 9-3

12/2/2025

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The NFC playoff race remains highly competitive as of December 1, 2025, with the Chicago Bears, Los Angeles Rams, and Seattle Seahawks each at 9-3.
The Rams lead the NFC West at 9-3 thanks to a tiebreaker over Seattle from an earlier win.
The San Francisco 49ers rose to 9-4, a half-game behind the Rams and Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Minnesota Vikings.
The Los Angeles Rams were upset by the Carolina Panthers.

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Story summary

The NFC playoff race remains highly competitive as of December 1, 2025, with the Chicago Bears, Los Angeles Rams, and Seattle Seahawks each at 9-3.
The Rams lead the NFC West at 9-3 thanks to a tiebreaker over Seattle from an earlier win.
The San Francisco 49ers rose to 9-4, a half-game behind the Rams and Seahawks.
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Minnesota Vikings.
The Los Angeles Rams were upset by the Carolina Panthers.