The race for the No. 1 seed in the NFC is heating up as the Philadelphia Eagles, Detroit Lions, and Minnesota Vikings all sit at 12-2 with three games remaining. Securing this top spot is crucial, as only the top two teams receive a first-round bye in the playoffs.

The NFL has a detailed tiebreaking procedure to determine playoff positions, starting with head-to-head records and continuing through various metrics, including conference records and strength of schedule.

Currently, if the season ended today, the Lions would hold the tiebreaker over the Eagles due to fewer conference losses. The Lions could clinch the top seed if they win their remaining games, while the Vikings also have a chance depending on their performance and tiebreakers.