NFC North standings: How wins by Lions, Packers, Bears affect divisional race in Week 12 originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Once again, the NFC North is set up for one of the closest finishes across the NFL in 2025.

Unfortunately, most of the NFC North found a way to win in Week 12 as well. The Green Bay Packers improved their record to 7-3-1 and remain in second place in the division. The Detroit Lions came back to defeat the New York Giants and improved their record to 7-4.

Packers running back Emanuel Wilson, starting for the injured Josh Jacobs, had a career day, rushing for 107 yards and two touchdowns. The defensive line for the Packers went to work against what would become a depleted offensive line, with Micah Parsons and Devonte Wyatt leading the way with two sacks each.

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Tim Twentyman takes a look at where all four teams in the NFC North stand heading into Week 12 of the 2025 season.

A wild Week 11 has the Chicago Bears in sole possession of first place in the division under first-year head coach Ben Johnson. The last time Chicago was in first place this late in a season was 2018, the last time the Bears won the NFC North.

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The Detroit Lions warmed up for their Thanksgiving Day game against the Green Bay Packers by defeating the New York Giants in overtime.