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All NFC North teams are above .500; Bears 5th-best NFC Playoff odds

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By Lester A. Wiltfong Jr · Windy City Gridiron

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 10:00 PM

Key Things to Know

All four NFC North franchises currently hold records above .500 through the first five weeks of the season.
The Chicago Bears hold the fifth-best odds to reach the NFC playoffs at -146 despite sitting fourth in the division.
FanDuel Sportsbook gives the undefeated Minnesota Vikings the second-best odds to qualify for the NFC postseason at -450.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Every team in the NFC North holds a winning record through five weeks, marking the third consecutive year the division has achieved this feat. FanDuel Sportsbook currently gives the last-place Chicago Bears the fifth-best odds to make the NFC playoffs at -146, while the undefeated Minnesota Vikings hold the second-best odds at -450.

The Detroit Lions hold the fourth-best postseason odds at -178, and the Green Bay Packers rank ninth at +142. Chicago travels to face the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, while Green Bay hosts the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football.

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