NFC Playoff Picture: Bears still in the 5th spot following Sunday’s games

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 22: Head coach Ben Johnson of the Chicago Bears talks with Caleb Williams #18 against the New England Patriots during the second quarter of the game at Soldier Field on October 22, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) | Getty Images With Sunda

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What is the story about?

With Sunday’s games over, the Chicago Bears remain the top Wild Card team in the NFC. The top four seeds go to the division leaders, and the Bears are a half-game up on the Lions for the fifth seed.

The NFC North-leading Vikings are the only undefeated team left in the NFL, having knocked off the Indianapolis Colts, 16 to 10. The Lions beat the Packers, 20 to 17, to flip-flop the 6/7 standings.

Here’s how the NFC postseason standings look, with all but two teams in the conference yet to play.

NFC Playoff Standings

1. Minnesota

Vikings (6-0) 2. San Francisco 49ers (6-1) 3. New York Giants (4-2-1) 4. Carolina Panthers (3-3) 5. Chicago Bears (5-2) 6. Detroit Lions (4-2) 7. Green Bay Packers (4-3, 3-3 NFC) 8. Seattle Seahawks (4-3, 1-2 NFC) 9. Atlanta Falcons (3-4, 3-2 NFC) 10. Los Angeles Rams (3-4, 2-2 NFC) 11. Philadelphia Eagles (2-4) – Monday Night Football 12. Dallas Cowboys (2-4) – Monday Night Football 13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-5, 1-0 NFCS) 14. New Orleans Saints (2-5, 0-1 NFCS, 1-3 NFC) 15. Arizona Cardinals (2-5, 1-4 NFC) 16. Washington Commanders (1-4-1)

Looking at the NFC North for Week 8: the Packers host the Panthers on Thursday Night Football, the Lions host the Vikings on Sunday, and the Bears play in Seattle on Monday Night Football.