Washington Redskins Playoffs: Sizing Up The Possible NFC No. 3 Seeds

Dec 19, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws the ball as Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis (58) chases in the second quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 19, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws the ball as Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis (58) chases in the second quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 19, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws the ball as Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis (58) chases in the second quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 19, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws the ball as Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis (58) chases in the second quarter at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

The Washington Redskins will be the No. 6 seed in the NFC if they make the playoffs. Here is a look at their potential opponents.

The Washington Redskins are officially in crunch time. With Week 17 approaching, the team can essentially make the postseason just by winning. There is a slight chance that they could miss it if the Lions and Packers tied, but the chances are miniscule. If the Redskins win, they will have a great chance of making it into the postseason.

That said, if they get into the playoffs, they will be the No. 6 seed. They cannot overtake the New York Giants for the No. 5 seed, so their only option is to clinch the final Wild Card spot. If they can do that, they will take on the No. 3 seed in the Wild Card Round. However, the three seed has not yet been decided.

There are four teams that may have a chance to clinch the No. 3 seed, depending on the Week 17 results. Some are tougher than others, and here is a look at the possible three seeds and how they would matchup with the Redskins.

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