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NFC Playoff Picture: Bears still in the 5th spot following Sunday’s games

With Sunday’s games over, the Chicago Bears remain the top Wild Card team in the NFC. The top four seeds go to the division leaders, and the Bears are a half-game up on the Lions for the fifth seed. The…

By Lester A. Wiltfong Jr · Windy City Gridiron

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 3:51 AM

Key Things to Know

The Chicago Bears hold the NFC's fifth playoff seed and top Wild Card spot at 5-2.
The undefeated Minnesota Vikings lead the NFC North and top the conference standings at 6-0.
The Detroit Lions moved into the sixth seed after defeating the Green Bay Packers 20-17.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Following Sunday's slate of games, the Chicago Bears remain the top Wild Card team in the NFC, holding the conference's fifth seed with a 5-2 record. Chicago sits a half-game ahead of the Detroit Lions in the postseason standings, while the Minnesota Vikings lead the NFC North at 6-0 as the NFL's only undefeated team.

Elsewhere in the division, the Lions defeated the Green Bay Packers 20-17, while the Vikings defeated the Indianapolis Colts 16-10. Looking ahead to Week 8, the Packers host the Carolina Panthers on Thursday, the Lions host the Vikings on Sunday, and the Bears visit the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football.

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NFC Playoff Picture: Bears still in the 5th spot following Sunday’s games

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