Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have taken the lead in the NFC South after 10 weeks. Mayfield threw three touchdown passes in a 28-13 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders, putting the Buccaneers back in control of their playoff destiny. The Atlanta Falcons, who have lost four consecutive games, including a 42-21 defeat against the Minnesota Vikings, are now trailing the Bucs with a 6-7 record. To secure the division title, the Buccaneers need to win outright and avoid tiebreakers.
The Philadelphia Eagles secured a playoff spot by defeating the Carolina Panthers 22-16, joining the Detroit Lions as the only NFC teams to have clinched a postseason berth. In the AFC, the Kansas City Chiefs, led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, have clinched the AFC West division title and are the favorites for the No. 1 seed in the conference with a 10-3 record.
As the NFL heads towards Week 15, the Lions lead the NFC with the best record in the league, while the Eagles are making a strong case led by Saquon Barkley. The Buccaneers and Falcons are facing crucial matchups in the coming weeks, aiming to secure their spots in the playoffs. The Packers, Commanders, and Rams are also in contention for playoff spots as the regular season draws to a close. Stay tuned to see how the playoff picture unfolds as the NFL season progresses.
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