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Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young celebrates after an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

NFL division races tighten after a weekend full of surprises and upsets

Five of the eight divisions have two teams tied for the top spot or separated by less than a game.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) reacts on the field in the second half against the Los Angeles Rams in a 2025 NFC divisional round game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Saquon Barkley, Jalen Hurts guide Eagles past Rams, into NFC title game

The Eagles escaped with a 28-22 win over the visiting Los Angeles Rams in an NFC divisional-round playoff game on Sunday afternoon.

Los Angeles Rams tight end Davis Allen (87) reacts after making a catch for a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half in an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Rams, behind 9 sacks and defensive TD, shut down Vikings

Matthew Stafford threw two first-half touchdown passes and the Los Angeles Rams’ defense had nine sacks to tie the NFL playoff record in a 27-9 wild-card-round victory over the Minnesota Vikings.