This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/bears/onsi as Red-hot Bears leap over rival in 2025 NFL Week 16 power rankings.

The NFL released its official playoff clinching scenarios Tuesday, and this is how the Chicago Bears can claim a spot in Week 16. The post NFL playoff scenarios: How Bears can clinch NFC spot in Week 16 appeared first on Marquee Sports Network - Home of the Cubs,

Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears will play for NFC North lead on Dec. 20 in Chicago. Tickets prices reflect that, and playoff hopes.

The Chicago Bears are on the verge of their first playoff appearance since 2020, and they can clinch in Week 16 with some help from a long-time villain.

Former running back LeSean McCoy, best known for his stints with the Philadelphia Eagles and the Buffalo Bills, shared his thoughts about Williams on the Speakeasy talk show, hosted by McCoy and Emmanuel Acho, in which he questioned the young star's ability to read coverages.

In a season where Drake Maye has taken the spotlight, 2024 NFL draftee Caleb Williams broke an NFL record on Sunday.

Although there's still plenty of room for growth in his second season, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams continues to make history.

A loss by Green Bay puts the Packers one loss or one Chicago win from clinching the NFC North but their schedule is more favorable with a home game against Lamar Jackson and the Ravens and a road game at the Vikings.