1. Chicago Bears (9-3), NFC North leaders: With back-to-back victories over winning adversaries − in conjunction with the Rams' stunning loss Sunday − the Bears have now rocketed to the top of the conference. Chicago's 6-2 record in NFC games sends LA (4-3) down a spot. Remaining schedule: at Packers, vs. Browns, vs. Packers, at 49ers, vs. Lions

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.

The Chicago Bears took care of business against the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday, and they’ve been rewarded for their fifth straight win.

Week 13 in the NFL served up a reminder of just how unpredictable this league can be, with the playoff picture shaken up yet again.

With some help from the Carolina Panthers, who came away with a 31-28 upset win over the Rams today, the Bears are now officially the NFC's number-one seed. The

Don’t look now, the Chicago Bears are leading the NFC playoff race thanks to the Carolina Panthers stunning the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.

Matthew Stafford throws two interceptions and fumbles away the ball late as the Rams fall to the Carolina Panthers to lose their No. 1 spot in the NFC.