Arguably, the Saints are in a best-case scenario in the NFC's playoff picture heading into Week 12 of the NFL season.
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After what transpired in Week 11, the Saints are sitting pretty in the NFL playoff race with six weeks to go. Naturally, a lot can happen between now and then, but it's probably been a best-case scenario the way things have played out for Sean Payton's squad. Here's a glimpse at the latest NFC Playoff picture.
If the NFC Playoffs started today...
Saints (8-2)
Rams (7-3)
Packers (7-3)
Eagles (3-6-1)
Seahawks (7-3)
Bucs (7-4)
Cardinals (6-4)
In the Hunt
Bears (5-5)
Vikings (4-6)
Lions (4-6)
49ers (4-6)
Panthers (3-7)
Giants (3-7)
Washington Football Team (3-7)
Cowboys (3-7)
Falcons (3-7) ...
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