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3 teams poised to enter the NFL playoff picture in the NFC

Throughout the history of professional football, there have been 18 instances in which each of the three teams in a division made the playoffs. As of Week 11, one division is on pace to take 19th place. The NFC North is the best division in football by most metrics, and the top seven conferences with […]

NFL playoff picture: Eagles make statement in NFC with win over Commanders

The Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles opened Week 11 of the NFL. With only a half-game difference between the two teams, this was supposed to be an influential game not only in the NFC East race but also in the Wild Card race. The Eagles practiced and wore down the managers on both sides of […]

How trade deadline affected NFC Super Bowl contenders

Gambling Content 21+. When you sign up through our links, the New York Post may receive an affiliate commission. Please read our editorial standards for more information. The NFL trade deadline is Tuesday, and several players have found new homes before the second half of the regular season begins. Two NFC contenders have made all-in […]

NFC North has restored status as NFL’s gold standard

“Black and Blue Division” is back. That's the gold standard in the NFL at this point. The NFC North, nicknamed during the golden era of Green Bay's Vince Lombardi, Chicago's Dick Butkus, Minnesota's Purple People Eaters, and later Detroit's Barry Sanders, is known as the most competitive and difficult division. It was getting worse. NFL. […]

Saints will win NFC South

Gambling Content 21+. When you sign up through our links, the New York Post may receive an affiliate commission. Please read our editorial standards for more information. Timing is everything when betting on NFL futures, and now is the time to buy the New Orleans Saints. After a hot start to the season with wins […]

NFC South breakdown: How will the division shake out in NFL season?

and 2024 NFL regular season Soon, teams across the league will be making the tough decision to trim their rosters in order to have 53 players to start the year with Super Bowl dreams. But with only a limited number of playoff spots to secure, teams will likely be fighting to win their division or […]

Best bet in the NFC West

Commercial content. 21+. Action Network is the official betting partner of the New York Post, which edited this content. The NFC West is primarily dominated by the San Francisco 49ers, who have won an astounding 22 championships since their official inception in 1970. Not surprisingly, sportsbooks are projecting San Francisco to win its 23rd division […]

NFC East training camp preview: Key additions and losses

The Washington Post’s Ryan Dunleavy breaks down the NFC East storylines heading into training camp. Dallas Cowboys coach: Mike McCarthy (5th year) Location of the training camp: Oxnard, California Main additions: was it there? RB Ezekiel Elliott has averaged 3.9 yards per carry over the past four seasons, but does he count his return after […]

Lions sign UFL kicker Jake Bates after fourth-down disaster in NFC title game

The Lions have a new kicker. United Football League guard Jake Bates reportedly signed a two-year contract with Detroit this week. ESPN’s Adam SchefterImproved the team’s kicking power. Bates played for the Michigan Panthers last season and made three field goals of 60 yards or more, including a game-winning 64-yard field goal in March. Schefter […]