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

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.

Thanks to a shocking loss by the Los Angeles Rams to the Carolina Panthers, the 9-3 Bears vaulted into the No. 1 seed in the NFC as the NFL season heads into December. If the playoffs started today, the NFC road to the Super Bowl would go through Soldier Field.

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.

The Bears took care of business on Black Friday when they wore down the Philadelphia Eagles, winning 24-15 to improve to 9-3. The victory kept them atop the NFC North division for the second week in a row and boosted their postseason chances with five games to go in the regular season. But they could climb even higher with the Panthers' help.

Panthers quarterback Bryce Young not only guided his team to an upset win over the Rams on Sunday, but he also made NFL history.

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National Football League odds courtesy of BetMGM. Odds updated Saturday at 5:34 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Spread favorite: Seahawks (-11.