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NFC Playoff Picture After Week 9: Bears move up to the 2 seed

With the Buffalo Bills’ win over the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football, the Chicago Bears have moved into first place in the NFC North and up to the second seed in the NFC. The NFC North is the most…

By Lester A. Wiltfong Jr · Windy City Gridiron

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 4:32 AM

Key Things to Know

The Chicago Bears moved to the NFC's number two playoff seed and first place in the NFC North.
Chicago's rise followed the Minnesota Vikings' Monday Night Football loss to the Buffalo Bills.
All four NFC North franchises currently occupy playoff spots through Week 9.

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The Chicago Bears have moved into first place in the NFC North and claimed the second seed in the NFC playoff standings following Week 9. The shift occurred after the Minnesota Vikings lost to the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football, allowing Chicago to advance with a 7-2 record.

All four teams in the NFC North currently hold postseason spots, with Detroit, Minnesota, and Green Bay following Chicago. The Bears enter their bye in Week 10, while the Lions face the Patriots in Germany and the Packers host the Vikings at Lambeau Field.

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