As we reach the official halfway point of the NFL season, the playoff picture is beginning to come into focus. This is particularly true in the NFC, as four different teams currently possess a record of 6-2.

With respect to the 49ers, Lions and Packers, those four teams look to have an inside track toward the NFC’s top seed and the all-important first-round bye. Here’s a look at how each of them stacks up.

4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Even with Mike Evans sidelined, the Buccaneers still possess one of the NFL’s best offenses. Baker Mayfield is playing at an MVP level, thanks in large part to wide receiver Emeka Egbuka looking like a front-runner for Offensive Rookie of the Year. The impending return of running back Bucky Irving should add some much-needed balance to their attack, as they

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