1. Chicago Bears (9-3): Up next — At Green Bay Packers in Week 14 Notable odds: The Bears jumped into first in the NFC standings Sunday afternoon as a result of the Panthers' upset of the Rams. Friday's Bears win over the Eagles bumped Chicago's odds to win the NFC North to 30% in The Athletic's playoff simulator.

1. New England Patriots (10-2), AFC East leaders: Week 12's narrow defeat of the Bengals gave the Pats the league's best record, moving them past Denver and into the conference's top spot. Good chance they hold onto it when they hit their off week. Remaining schedule: vs. Giants, BYE, vs. Bills, at Ravens, at Jets, vs. Dolphins

The NFC's best team is...the Chicago Bears? The Bears, at 9-3 on the season, are now the No. 1 overall seed in the conference. Ben Johnson's Bears upset the Eagles on the road on Friday. The Bears reached the 9-win mark with the win on Friday.

The Chicago Bears are the No. 1 seed in the NFC after the Carolina Panthers defeated the Los Angeles Rams. Here's how the NFL world reacted.

The second Chicago Bears On SI in-season 2026 mock draft, and this year it takes on more significance because the Bears will be limited in free agency.

Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni sent a strong message about his team's coaching strategy following a loss to the Bears.