The Chicago Bears won and the Green Bay Packers lost, so the Bears move back into first place in the NFC north and the Packers move into the wild card slot. The two teams square off in Week 16, so it won’t be long until the Packers can retake the division lead.
NFC North standings after Week 15
The Bears beat the Cleveland Browns and the Packers lost to the Denver Broncos, so Chicago is back into first place. Thankfully, the Detroit Lions lost on Sunday for some breathing room there.
The Minnesota Vikings play on Sunday Night Football.
1. Chicago Bears (10-4)
2. Green Bay Packers (9-4-1)
3. Detroit Lions (8-6)
4. Minnesota Vikings (5-8)
Current NFC playoff picture
The Packers currently sit fifth and atop the wild card rankings after Week 15.
The Los Angeles Rams are the first NFC to clinch a playoff spot in 2025. Their win over the Detroit Lions coupled with the Packers loss made it possible.
The Bears move back into second place after their win and the Packers’ loss.
The Philadelphia Eagles play on Monday Night Football with their 9-5 record.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost on Thursday to fall out of the NFC South lead, but the Carolina Panthers lost on Sunday to move Tampa back into first.
The Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers won to stay in the wild card positions with Green Bay.
The Dallas Cowboys play Sunday night.