With the NFL season now through 10 weeks, it is time to take a look at the playoff picture.
There are a few teams who are leading their divisions that will be in the playoffs (Vikings, Chiefs, Eagles, Titans).
But, this article is about the teams who are still fighting for a spot.
With plenty of football left to play, these three NFL teams appear to be playoff locks.
1. Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are coming off their worst loss of the season, losing 31-28 to the Green Bay Packers.
But, this is still a good football team that should be playing in the postseason.
The Cowboys have a record of 6-3, and still, have the whole AFC South coming up on their schedule.
Cowboys in the current NFC Playoff picture are the 6th seed…#DallasCowboys pic.twitter.com/sfAJ2JJKKl
— Kevin Gray Jr. (@KevinGraySports) November 14, 2022
Dallas needs to fix their run defense, which is the biggest problem on their team.
But, the Cowboys have no excuses to not win 5-6 more games and get into the playoffs.
2. Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins currently lead the AFC East, which is arguably the best division in football this season.
While the division race is far from over, the Dolphins should be in the playoffs no matter what.
Miami has a very good team led by MVP candidate Tua Tagovailoa at quarterback.
Highest Passer Rating on 3rd Down in a single season since 2000
2022 Tua Tagovailoa 149.8*
2009 Aaron Rodgers 133.5
2004 Daunte Culpepper 133.4*🤯🤯🤯 pic.twitter.com/QUcFEDvtO5
— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) November 14, 2022
Wide receiver Tyreek Hill looks like the Offensive Player of the Year as his impact on this offense has been immense.
Plenty of credit should go to first-year head coach Mike McDaniel, who is an offensive guru.
Miami looks like a dark-horse Super Bowl candidate coming out of the AFC.
3. San Francisco 49ers
One team that has gotten off to a slow start this year is the San Francisco 49ers.
They have a record of 5-4 and are currently in second place in the NFC West.
Looking at the 49ers roster it would be a surprise if they do not win their division.
Most QB Hits this season
Nick Bosa 24
Matt Judon 19
Montez Sweat 19
Quinnen Williams 17
Za'Darius Smith 17@nbsmallerbear is laying the SMACK DOWN this year @49ers pic.twitter.com/YbDMUslhIi— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) November 14, 2022
Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo continues to play good football and running back Christian McCaffrey is a difference-maker.
If they can stay healthy, which is always an issue for them, San Francisco should have no problem making the playoffs.
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