There is no debating that the Green Bay Packers are the best team in the NFC, possibly even the NFL. But they are by no means guaranteed the first seed come playoff time, and their biggest rival for this spot might surprise some of you. It’s not the Seahawks or the Cardinals, but the Atlanta Falcons.
Dan Quinn’s rejuvenated Falcons are flying high at 4-0, the same record as the Packers, and need to be taken seriously in the hunt for a playoff bye in January. Are they the best team? No. Can they get the best record in the NFC?