Week 9 of the NFL season was completed on Monday, as the Minnesota Vikings lost their second straight game. They fell out of first place in the NFC North.

The NFC playoff picture shifted a little bit, but the NFC North continues to dominate. If the season ended today, all four teams in the division would make the postseason.

The NFC West is knocking on the door. The two teams just outside the playoff picture are the Seattle Seahawks and A Rams.

Let's have a look at the NFC standings and how the playoff race is beginning to shape up.

Week 10 NFC playoff picture

These are the current NFC conference standings.

1. San Francisco 49ers, 7-1 (4-1 conference)

2. Chicago Bears, 7-2 (5-2 conference)

3. New York Giants, 5-2-1 (3-2-1 conference)

4. Carolina Panthers, 3-5 (3-3 conference)

5. Detroit Lions, 6-2 (4-1 conference)

6. Minnesota Vikings, 6-2 (4-1 conference)

7. Green Bay Packers, 6-3 (4-3 conference)

In the mix are the Seahawks and Rams, both at 5-4.

The Arizona Cardinals are 3-6 and now rank 14th in the conference.

Week 10 games in NFC playoff picture

These games in Week 10 matter in the playoff picture.

• The Giants host the 2-5-1 Washington Commanders on Thursday night.

• The Lions play the 5-4 New England Patriots on Sunday in Munich.

• The Vikings and Packers play in Green Bay on Sunday.

• The Panthers visit the 3-5 New Orleans Saints.

• The Rams face the Cardinals in Arizona.

• The Seahawks face the Las Vegas Raiders on the road.

• The 49ers play the 4-5 Dallas Cowboys on the road.

The Bears have their bye week.

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This article originally appeared on Cards Wire: NFC playoff picture: NFC North remains dominant