The NFL is close to saying goodbye to October, with playoff races becoming the central focus around the league. Of course, the season isn't halfway over, but it's never too early to look at where teams stand.

Detroit, Minnesota, Green Bay and Chicago appear to be playing in the best division in the league. Plus, Kansas City enjoys a two-game lead for the top seed in the AFC.

In Week 7 not only did the 49ers lose, they were the only NFC West team that didn’t win. Instead of sitting atop the division and holding onto a playoff spot, San Francisco now finds itself in survival mode just trying to get back into the playoff picture.