Bears Clinch NFC North

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NFL playoff picture 2025: Updated AFC and NFC standings, bracket, tiebreakers for week 17
With two weeks left in the NFL season, the playoff field is mostly set: Ten teams have clinched playoff berths and four more are still available. Here's how the NFL playoff picture looks heading into Week 17: 1. Broncos (12-3) If they win out, they're the No. 1 seed in the AFC.

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Caleb Williams, Bears Clinch NFC North, Updated Standings and 2026 NFL Playoff Bracket
NFL standings: Updated AFC, NFC playoff pictures for Week 17 of 2025 season
Packers headed to playoffs after Vikings down Lions
Running back Aaron Jones ran for an early touchdown, and the Minnesota Vikings forced six turnovers as they defeated the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Dec. 25, 23-10.

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Bears clinch first NFC North title since 2018 thanks to Packers loss
Chicago Bears clinch NFC North title for first time since 2018 — the 'double doink' kick
In his first season as head coach, Ben Johnson has led the Bears from the division basement to contender status, while forming a strong partnership with second-year quarterback Caleb Williams.

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Bears clinch first place in NFC North for first time since 2018
Illnesses within Chicago Bears will keep a key reserve out vs. 49ers, but Luther Burden III returns

Packers locked into No. 7 seed in NFC playoff field after loss to Ravens

The Packers lost to the Ravens on Saturday night and are now locked into the No. 7 seed in the NFC playoff field.

Seahawks Week 17 playoff picture: NFC West, top seed scenarios for Seattle

The Seahawks could clinch the NFC West or fall to the No. 6 seed by the end of Week 17. Here are the playoff scenarios.

NFC playoff teams are set, with only NFC South champ to be determined

With the Lions losing on Christmas Day in Minnesota, the NFC playoff field is nearly set. The NFC's postseason qualifiers are the Seahawks, Bears, Eagles, Rams, 49ers, Packers, and the eventual winner of the NFC South.

49ers-Bears and other Week 17 games that will have huge impact on playoff races

While five AFC and six NFC teams have clinched playoff spots, seven of the league's eight divisions are still up for grabs.

Lions playoff picture: How loss to Vikings impacts NFC wild-card race, Detroit's postseason chances

Not only does the loss on Thursday keep the Lions out of the playoffs, it also puts Detroit in last place in the NFC North. The Vikings, who swept the season series against Detroit, overtakes the Lions as the third place team with one week left.

Path to Super Bowl LX: Kyle Shanahan’s NFC playoff success gives 49ers a chance

1. Kyle Shanahan, 49ers: The 49ers have made a good showing every year and were in position to win every playoff game he has coached other than the NFC title game against the Eagles when Brock Purdy left with an elbow injury in the first quarter.