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NFC South standings tiebreaker, explained: Why 8-9 Panthers are in NFL playoffs over Buccaneers, Falcons

After the Buccaneers beat the Panthers on Saturday, the two teams are tied atop the NFC South, but the Atlanta Falcons could ...
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NFL tiebreakers, explained: How playoff standings are determined for 2026 divisional, wild card ties

Here is more on the NFL tiebreaker process for the 2026 playoffs. The NFL has a deep set of tiebreakers for divisions that can arise from ties between two and three or more teams. Head-to-head (best ...