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The Green Bay Packers' 2026 NFL schedule has been announced, with matchups against teams from the NFC South and AFC East, as well as second-place teams from NFC East, NFC West, and AFC South, including home games against Minnesota, Detroit, Chicago, Atlanta, Carolina, Buffalo, Miami, Dallas, Houston, and away games at Minnesota, Detroit, Chicago, New Orleans, Tampa Bay, New England, New York Jets, and Los Angeles Rams.
The Detroit Lions' 2026 opponents are set, with home games against Chicago, Green Bay, Minnesota, and several other teams, and away games including Chicago, Green Bay, Minnesota, and teams from the NFC South and AFC East divisions, based on their NFC North finish and season matchups.
The Chicago Bears clinched their first NFC North title since 2018 after the Packers' loss to the Ravens, securing a playoff spot and setting sights on a potential top seed, marking a remarkable turnaround under coach Ben Johnson.
The Chicago Bears clinched the NFC North division title for the first time since 2018, securing a playoff spot and positioning themselves as a top contender with a strong season under first-year coach Ben Johnson, highlighted by a significant turnaround in their offense and defense.
The Chicago Bears clinched their first NFC North division title since 2018 with an 11-4 record after the Packers' loss to the Ravens, securing a home playoff game. The Packers are now the No. 7 seed, while the Seahawks lead the NFC. The playoff field is mostly set, with the last spot going to the winner of the Panthers-Buccaneers game. The Bears, under new coach Eberflus, are in the playoffs for the first time since 2020, and their upcoming games will determine their seeding.
The Green Bay Packers secured a playoff spot after Detroit's loss to Minnesota, with the team still vying for the NFC North title and potential higher seeding in the playoffs.
The Chicago Bears secured a 2025 playoff spot after a dramatic overtime win over the Packers, combined with the Lions' loss, positioning them as either NFC North champions or wild cards, with their playoff seeding still to be determined based on upcoming games.
Caleb Williams led the Bears to a dramatic victory with a game-winning touchdown pass to DJ Moore in overtime, showcasing confidence and effective practice execution, helping the Bears secure a crucial win and position themselves for a postseason appearance.
The NFC North standings are tight as Chicago leads with a 10-4 record, followed by Green Bay at 9-4-1, Detroit at 8-6, and Minnesota at 6-8. Chicago has a strong playoff chance at 74%, while Green Bay's is at 88%, despite recent injuries. Detroit and Minnesota face tough remaining schedules, with Detroit still in playoff contention and Minnesota eliminated. The upcoming games will be crucial for division and playoff positioning.
The Chicago Bears, with a 10-4 record, are in strong playoff contention and can clinch the NFC North division title with a win over the Packers and other favorable results, or secure a wild card spot depending on outcomes of their remaining games and other teams' performances in the NFC North and West divisions.
The Green Bay Packers suffered a 34-26 loss to the Denver Broncos, heavily impacted by the injury of star linebacker Micah Parsons, whose potential ACL tear could sideline him long-term. Despite the setback, the Packers remain focused on upcoming games, emphasizing team resilience and the need for other players to step up in Parsons' absence.
The 2025 NFL season saw two major upsets with the Panthers and Vikings defeating favored teams, significantly shaking up the NFC North standings and turning the division into a four-team race.
The NFC North standings are led by Green Bay and Detroit, both with strong records, while Chicago and Minnesota face challenges with inconsistent performances and injuries as they head into Week 9 matchups.
Jordan Addison, initially benched, scored the game-winning touchdown for the Vikings with 25 seconds left, securing a 21-17 victory over the Browns, while Wentz played well in place of injured McCarthy.
The Detroit Lions lead the NFC North with a 3-1 record after a win over the Browns, while other divisional teams have mixed results. The NFC playoff picture is highly competitive with six teams at 3-1 or better, including the Eagles, 49ers, Seahawks, and Rams, making the race for postseason spots intense early in the season.