# NFL playoff picture: NFC North thriving as Panthers lead sputtering NFC South

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1 outlet covering · First listed: Washington Times, Nov 10, 2026, 11:58 AM · Read it: <https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/nov/10/nfl-playoff-picture-nfc-north-thriving-panthers-lead-sputtering-nfc/>

The NFL season has hit its halfway point. The standings are taking shape. Teams like the 0-8 Los Angeles Chargers and the 1-7 Miami Dolphins are looking toward the offseason while a handful of teams buckle down for a playoff push.

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- Nov 10, 2026, 11:58 AM: [NFL playoff picture: NFC North thriving as Panthers lead sputtering NFC South](<https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/nov/10/nfl-playoff-picture-nfc-north-thriving-panthers-lead-sputtering-nfc/>) — Washington Times (Newspaper, United States)
  The NFL season has hit its halfway point. The standings are taking shape. Teams like the 0-8 Los Angeles Chargers and the 1-7 Miami Dolphins are looking toward the offseason while a handful of teams buckle down for a playoff push.