The Packers’ schedule this year is stupid, and the stupidity kicks into high gear this week. With seven weeks remaining, the Packers have played just one of their six divisional games, meaning their final five are jammed into the last month and a half of the season. This is dumb and stupid and wrong for many reasons, both aesthetic and structural.

The Chicago Bears find themselves in unfamiliar territory in sole possession of the NFC North lead and staring down at the rest of the division.

It is safe to say that Chicago Bears fans are thrilled about being on par with the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles.

The Chicago Bears’ dramatic Week 11 win over the Vikings caused a major shakeup in the NFC North standings. The Chicago Bears are testing every Bears fan's heart health this season. Ben Johnson's squad was at it again in Week 11, taking the game to the final seconds before Cairo Santos smashed the game-winning 48-yard field goal as time expired.

What 14 teams are positioned to make the NFL playoffs in the 2025 regular season, from the eight division winners to six total wild cards? What would the seeding look like in the race for Super Bowl 60?

Here's a closer look at Sunday's NFC North matchup between the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings in Minnesota.

Detroit Lions visiting Philadelphia Eagles in NFL Week 11 on Sunday Night Football for battle of top NFC teams. Follow live updates and highlights.