The NFC North is turning into a real nail-biter this 2025 season, with the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears both sitting pretty at 6-3 after Week 10. It's a far cry from last year's lopsided finishes—now, every game feels like it could tip the scales. The Green Bay Packers aren't far behind at 5-3-1, thanks to that quirky tie keeping them in the hunt, while the Minnesota Vikings lag at 4-5, scrambling to stay relevant in the playoff conversation.
For the Bears, momentum is building after a gritty Week 10 victory over the New York Giants, pushing them past their 2024 struggles and into legitimate contender status. Caleb Williams has been flashing that rookie promise more consistently, and the defense is clamping down when it counts. Tied atop the division, Chicago's suddenly eyeing not just a wild card spot but maybe even a division crown, something fans haven't dared dream about in years.
Zooming out to the broader NFC playoff picture, the Philadelphia Eagles hold the No. 1 seed with their dominant run, but the North teams are crowding the middle. Lions and Bears slot in around seeds 4-6, depending on tiebreakers, with the Packers lurking as a spoiler. The NFL playoff race overall feels wide open in the conference, especially with seven games left—strength of schedule could make or break these squads.
It's early yet, but this division parity might just produce the NFC's toughest out come January.
