And then there were two — primary options, at least.
The Detroit Lions are a good bet to be the No. 3 seed when the NFC playoffs open next week, and their likely opponent is either the Los Angeles Rams or the Green Bay Packers.
The Lions could climb as high as the No. 2 seed, if they beat the Minnesota Vikings and the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles both lose their season finales, and that would open a handful of other postseason possibilities.
The Seattle Seahawks, New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Vikings all could wind up as the seven seed with a little help.