The NFC turned out to be better than expected after many assumed the AFC would be the superior conference due to the star power at quarterback.
With the Los Angeles Rams and Green Bay Packers executing quick rebuilds to become two of the most surprising playoff teams, that meant a few talented NFC squads didn’t make the postseason.
The star-studded Seattle Seahawks were viewed as a potential contender to push the San Francisco 49ers. Instead, Seattle missed the postseason due to tiebreakers, and San Francisco went on to clinch the No. 1 seed.