Bears hold fifth spot in NFC playoff standings following Sunday's results
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 3:51 AM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026
The Chicago Bears remain the top Wild Card team in the NFC after Sunday's games. They are a half-game ahead of the Detroit Lions for the fifth seed. The Minnesota Vikings stay undefeated, leading the conference, while the Lions defeated the Green Bay Packers. The current NFC playoff standings are led by the Vikings, followed by the San Francisco 49ers and the New York Giants. The Bears will play against the Seattle Seahawks in Monday Night Football, while the Packers host the Carolina Panthers on Thursday Night Football.
- •Bears hold a 5-2 record in the NFC playoff race.
- •Vikings remain undefeated after a win against the Colts.
- •Lions beat Packers to adjust playoff standings.
- •Upcoming games include Bears vs. Seahawks and Packers vs. Panthers.
- 3:51 AMYahoo Sports — NFC Playoff Picture: Bears still in the 5th spot following Sunday’s games
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