Bears Secure 2025 Postseason Spot in Playoff Chase

In an exciting turn of events, the Chicago Bears secured their spot in the 2025 postseason following a dramatic overtime victory against the Green Bay Packers. This victory consolidated their playoff status when the Detroit Lions lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-24. Now, the Bears are set to compete either as the NFC North champions or one of the wild card teams.

Bears’ Playoff Positioning

After their latest win, the Bears improved their record to 11-4. This victory also extended their lead in the NFC North to a game-and-a-half over the Packers, who hold a record of 9-5-1.

Path to the NFC North Title

• The Bears can clinch the division by winning either of their remaining two games against the San Francisco 49ers or the Detroit Lions.
• Even if they lose both games, the Bears would still capture the NFC North title if the Packers lose one of their final two games against the Baltimore Ravens or the Minnesota Vikings.

Competitive Landscape

The playoff race features fierce competition with all three wild cards anticipated to come from the NFC North and NFC West divisions. Currently, the teams in contention include:

• NFC North: Bears (11-4), Packers (9-5-1), Lions (8-7)
• NFC West: Seahawks (12-3), Rams (11-4), 49ers (10-4)

As it stands, the Bears currently occupy the No. 2 seed in the NFC, trailing only the Seahawks. This positioning is crucial as the Bears also have a tiebreaker advantage over the Philadelphia Eagles, thanks to a 24-15 win on November 28.

Recent Performance Highlights

The Bears showcased incredible resilience in their recent game against the Packers, rallying from a late 16-6 deficit. They scored 10 points within the final two minutes of regulation, culminating in a thrilling 22-16 overtime win. This marked their seventh victory in the last eight games and underscored their ability to perform under pressure.

In his first season as head coach, Ben Johnson has transformed the team’s fortunes, achieving a commendable 9-2 record after starting 0-2. Notably, six of their wins this season have come after trailing in the final two minutes of regulation, the highest in the NFL for 2025 and a franchise record.

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