If Philadelphia defeats Washington and Chicago loses to Detroit, the Eagles would host the Packers in the wild-card game in back-to-back years. Green Bay is locked into the No. 7 seed. The first half has ended in Chicago, and the Lions hold a 13-0 lead.

The Chicago Bears close out the regular season against the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Here's why they will or won't win.

The playoffs are a familiar place for the Philadelphia Eagles. They’re back again in 2026, but what does the Birds’ route to the Super Bowl look like this time around?

The Philadelphia Eagles will face the San Francisco 49ers as the NFC's No. 3 seed after losing to the Washington Commanders in Week 18.

The Eagles lost an opportunity to secure the No. 2 seed in the NFC, and they’re now preparing to host the 49ers in the playoffs.

Philadelphia enters the game at 11-5 with a chance to secure the NFC’s No. 2 seed. To do so, the Eagles must defeat Washington and hope for a Chicago Bears loss to the Detroit Lions. A win paired with a Bears defeat would grant Philadelphia a second home playoff game in the Divisional Round.

On Sunday, Jan. 4, the Chicago Bears look to secure the No. 2 seed in the NFC when they host the Detroit Lions as part of a jam-packed Week 18.

How far can the Chicago Bears go? Do the Green Bay Packers have an advantage after resting their starters? Five pressing questions ahead of the playoffs.