Overview
- Chicago moved to 11-4 with an overtime win over Green Bay and can clinch as soon as a Lions loss to the Steelers, yet scenarios still range from the No. 1 seed to missing the playoffs.
- San Francisco sits 10-4 and will secure a postseason spot with a Monday win at the Colts, and winning out would position the 49ers for the NFC’s top seed.
- Green Bay’s loss dropped the Packers to 9-5-1 and left them hanging onto the No. 7 spot with remaining games against the Ravens and Vikings and reduced playoff certainty.
- Detroit is 8-6 with the Steelers, Vikings and Bears ahead, and a strong finish keeps the Lions in the mix for a wild card or a late surge at the division.
- Seattle is 12-3 after an overtime win over the Rams, has clinched a berth, and currently holds the conference’s No. 1 seed as one of Bears, 49ers, Packers or Lions is guaranteed to miss out.