The Rams have a 13.8% chance to earn the number one seed, according to ESPN. L.A. needs to win its final two games and get help from the Bears and 49ers. The Rams would like to see Chicago beat San Francisco in Week 17, then see the 49ers beat the Seahawks in Week 18, then watch the Lions beat the Bears. That would get L.A. back into the top seed.

The Los Angeles Rams and the Seattle Seahawks are tied for the best record in the conference, which is why they understandably have the top two odds to win the NFC and be the No. 1 seed. Just behind them is the reigning Super Bowl LIX champion Philadelphia Eagles, thanks to their pedigree and remaining schedule, which we'll get to in a moment.

Here's how the NFL playoff picture looks through the first three games of Week 17 on Christmas: The Detroit Lions were eliminated from playoff contention with a loss to the Minnesota Vikings, enabling the Green Bay Packers to clinch a spot.

The Broncos still have an opportunity to win the AFC West and claim the conference's No. 1 seed. Steve Kornacki breaks it down.

Discover why Eagles cannot rest with no. 2 seed in reach and the importance of playoff positioning in the NFL.