What's the Chicago Bears' playoff picture? Updated 2025 NFL Playoff Bracket, Schedule

Why the Bears–Packers animosity is good right now | Chicago Sports Tonight

Fox Sports Danny Parkins and Lou recap Sunday's thriller at Lambeau. Danny breaks down Caleb Williams' interception on the final play and why it's great there's animosity between the two organizations right now. Also, where are the Bears this week on Parkins' Playoff-O-Meter?

The NFL playoff race took center stage in Week 14 and saw plenty of movement.

In the NFC, the Bears went from the No. 1 seed to No. 7 with their loss to the Packers. The Seahawks are 10-3, one game out of the best record in the NFL, but they're No. 5 because of the 10-3 Rams. The San Francisco 49ers, also in the NFC West, is the No. 6 seed in the NFC at 9-4. In the AFC, the Broncos moved up to the No. 1 seed with a win over the Raiders.

Check out the up-to-date NFL Playoff Picture if the playoffs started right now after Week 14.

NFL Playoff Picture

AFC

In the hunt: Indianapolis Colts (8-5), Baltimore Ravens (6-7)

The AFC playoff picture has gotten reasonably clearer with the Ravens and Chiefs losing in Week 14.

The winner of the Steelers vs. Ravens game was always going to have a leg up, so Pittsburgh is firmly in the driver's seat now in the AFC North. The two teams might end up tied with their division record if the Ravens win the rematch, but Pittsburgh is 6-3 against AFC opponents, which could end up being huge.

The Chiefs face a huge uphill battle to make the playoffs, one that would frankly be a shock if it happened. The Texans are healthy and trending upward, while the Colts have lost four of their last five and just lost their starting quarterback in Daniel Jones. Houston also plays the Raiders and Cardinals in the next two weeks, which should help cement their playoff standing.

NFC

In the hunt: Detroit Lions (8-5), Carolina Panthers (7-6), Dallas Cowboys (6-6-1)

The NFC is much more interesting than the AFC. The NFC South is firmly up for grabs with the Bucs and Panthers, with the team that finishes second looking highly unlikely to get a wild-card spot.

The Lions have already beaten the Bears this season, and the rematch will be Week 18. If Detroit can stay within striking distance and win that game, chances are it will be in. The Lions, though, face a tough test against the Rams next Sunday on FOX at 4:25 p.m. ET.