NFC No. 1 Seed Battle Heats Up as Playoff Push Enters Final Stretch

With just two weeks remaining in the NFL regular season, teams across the NFC are jockeying for position in pursuit of the coveted top seed in the playoffs. The Dallas Cowboys, currently perched atop the division standings, will face off against their arch-rivals, the Washington Commanders, this Sunday, while a win by the Philadelphia Eagles would all but guarantee them the NFC East title. Meanwhile, in the South, the Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers are locked in a fierce battle for the top seed in the NFC South. A victory by either team will propel them to the number one spot, setting up an intriguing matchup with the Buccaneers or Rams in the NFC Divisional Round. On the other side of the field, the 2026 NFL Draft is starting to take shape, according to early rankings from fantasy expert Justin Boone. In his top 50 prospect list, Boone has identified a handful of rookies who are poised for a breakout season next year. In the “Fantasy Film Room,” Matt Harmon takes an in-depth look at three rookie quarterbacks he believes will make significant strides in 2026. With their impressive physical attributes and strong work habits, these players have all the makings of franchise quarterbacks.