Week 14 NFC West playoff scenarios: Where Cardinals, Rams stand in playoffs race

The NFC West is one of the few conferences in which every team has a chance of making the playoffs. However, with each passing week, the window of opportunity is getting slimmer for the teams playing catch-up.

The Seattle Seahawks lead the pack, the Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams are .500 and not far behind, and the San Francisco 49ers are 5-7 but with the most stacked roster in the NFC.

Ahead of Week 14, let's use the Sportskeeda NFL predictor to take a look at the playoff chances for every team in the NFC West.

Week 14 NFC West playoff scenarios: Where Cardinals, Rams stand in playoffs race

Arizona Cardinals playoff chances

The Arizona Cardinals go into Week 14 with a 6-6 record, and they're arguably the surprise of the NFC West. Kyler Murray and Marvin Harrison Jr. are forming a connection that'll feed Cardinals fans for years, and they're well and truly in the playoff hunt going into the business end of the season.

According to the Sportskeeda playoff predictor, the Cardinals will win two more games this season. Unfortunately, that will put them out of the playoffs, as they will finish last in the conference.

Los Angeles Rams playoff chances

The Los Angeles Rams go into Week 14 with a 6-6 record, and they're just a few wins away from making this year's playoffs. It's never a good idea to write off a Sean McVay team, especially one with talented offensive players like Matthew Stafford, Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua.

According to the Sportskeeda playoff predictor, the Los Angeles Rams will end the season with an 8-9 record, narrowly missing the playoffs. They'll also have the 17th pick in the 2025 draft, which will give them the chance to pick a high-level prospect to continue their rebuild.

Seattle Seahawks playoff chances

The Seattle Seahawks have the best record in the NFC West going into Week 14. They are currently 7-5 and on a three-game winning streak.

The Sportskeeda playoff predictor has the Seahawks ending the regular season with a division-best 10-7 record. That'll give them the fourth seed in the conference and secure a matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.

San Francisco 49ers playoff chances

The San Francisco 49ers are having a difficult season. They go into Week 14 with a 5-7 record. The 49ers' playoff chances are dwindling, and they're currently on a three-game losing streak. Kyle Shanahan will have to get his side winning and fast if he wants to make this year's postseason.

Unfortunately for the 49ers, the Sportskeeda playoff predictor has them ending the season with an 8-9 record. That'll see them miss this year's playoffs, as they'll be placed third in the division.