1) Win and In
Since the NFL expanded to a 16-game schedule in 1978, 23 teams that finished at 10-6 or better missed out on the postseason.
With two weeks left in 2017, nine NFC squads have a chance to wind up with double-digit wins. Six will make the playoffs.
“It’s tough this year,” linebacker Luke Kuechly said after the Panthers improved to 10-4 with a victory over the Packers. “I think there’s going to be some pressure to get another (win) because of how well teams are playing.