The Detroit Lions (8-5) would not be in the playoffs if they started next week, but the two-time defending NFC North champions have a chance to play their way in.

The Detroit Lions kept their playoff hopes alive with a 44-30 victory over the Cowboys on Thursday night, improving 8-5 on the season and keeping the heat on both the Green Bay Packers (8-3-1) and Chicago Bears (9-3) this weekend.

A former Detroit Lions team captain has found a new team. Linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin, who was a multi-year captain for the Detroit Lions, has signed to the Chicago Bears' practice squad. The move was made official Tuesday.

If Matt LaFleur said anything to Bears coach Ben Johnson after Sunday's game at Lambeau Field, it couldn't have been much considering the Packers coach barely broke stride.

Here's how the NFC playoff picture shapes up in Week 14 after the Buccaneers hit a wall, the Packers toppled the Bears, and the Cowboys blew their shot.

One of the most historic rivalries in sports renews as the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears clash for the first time this season, and control of the NFC North is on the line.

The Chicago Bears will battle the Green Bay Packers for a pivotal Week 14 showdown that's for first place in the NFC North, as Chicago looks to win two straight against Green Bay. The Bears are coming off a statement win over the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles,