Nothing changed in the NFC North on Sunday, with the three front-runners winning. Here’s a look at what’s ahead, including the Packers playing at the Lions on Thursday.

On the flip side, a couple of AFC North clubs were not so lucky in Week 12 as the Steelers and Bengals lost to the Bears and Patriots, respectively, damaging their chances at the playoffs. But how much did these results swing the overall fabric of the NFL in 2025?

The Bears are much improved now have an 8-3 record to show for it. But now comes the real test with five games in six to close the season against playoff contenders.

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced on Nov. 23 that backup quarterback Mason Rudolph will be making his first start of the season. Starter Aaron Rodgers, who fractured his wrist last week, was ruled out two hours before Pittsburgh's Week 12 game against the Chicago Bears.

The Pittsburgh Steelers lost a heartbreaking game on the road to the Chicago Bears on Sunday. The final score was 31-28, and the offense never really seemed like a threat. The defense often struggled to get Chicago's offense off of the field.