With eight of the 12 postseason berths already occupied, it's time to look at who the other four might be. And what all of them need to go deep into January — and into February.
NFC
SEATTLE (11-3)
WHERE THEY ARE: Sitting atop the NFC West and in potential shape to get the overall top seed in the conference. But the Seahawks went 7-1 on the road, so journeying anywhere is no issue for Pete Carroll's crew.
WHAT THEY EXCEL AT: Running the ball with power back Chris Carson. Letting Russell Wilson, having the best season of what now must be considered a Hall of Fame-caliber career, do his thing.