by AAA Sports
Thursday, Dec 25, 2025
Chicago Bears Claim Full Control Of NFC North
After winning last weekends game against Green Bay, Chicago now has the lead of the division. There's still two games left, so things could definitely change and shake up everything in terms of seeding. But, for now, the Bears have clinched and control their own destiny. The Packers are a game and a half behind and the Lions cannot catch Chicago anymore at three games back. What a story it's been for Chicago, who actually lost it's first two games of the season, beginning 0-2. Not only that, but both of those games were against opponents from the NFC North Division, making the Bears Divisional record not very strong. But, in the end, Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams has led this team back to the playoffs in the 2025-2026 season.
So long Kansas City! Maybe Baltimore and Detroit as well
For the first time since 1988, we're going to have a playoffs without a Manning, Brady or a Mahomes. Kansas City had been a dynasty over the past decade and will now have to suffer through a year of regathering to get back to the top. Patrick Mahomes tore his ACL a couple of weeks ago, meaning he'll be out for a lot of next season as well. Travis Kelce isn't getting any younger and might even call it quits after this season.
Around the league more, Baltimore and Detroit are both teams that are on the ropes as well. One more loss and it's goodbye to those teams who have been some of the NFL's best over the last couple of seasons too. What does this mean? New teams to show the world what they are capable of. We're excited to see what happens!
Is Philip Rivers too old?
The 44 year old, from Decatur, Alabama made his return in week 15 against Seattle after nearly a five year hiatus. He's a legend in the sport of football, at the helm of both San Diego and Indianapolis throughout his career. Now, the Colts have brought him back and things haven't really gone to plan completely. The Colts have been competitive in the games, but haven't won anything since he's returned yet. People are starting to question if he's too old. With Indianapolis on the outside of the playoffs looking in after these losses, we can only find out over these next two weeks.
Is the NFC West the best division in the NFL?
At the NFL's current state, there's definitely some questions about who's in the best division. Over the last few years it's been the AFC North, the NFC East or the NFC North. But, going into Week 17 of the 2025-2026 season, three teams from the NFC West Division have records strong enough to make the playoffs in the NFC Conference. That has to mean something. If the division of the west coast isn't the best in the NFL right now, what other division is? We'd love to know.
Who's coming out of the AFC Conference?
With no Kansas City in this years playoffs. There's only one thing on everyones mind. Win now. Denver, New England and Buffalo are the favorites in the conference at the moment, but there's definitely some room to put Jacksonville, Houston and Los Angeles in the conversation too. All six of those teams have odds of +800 or better at the moment to reach the super bowl. How competitive! If Pittsburgh is able to hold on and get in. We aren't going to count the Steelers out either as vintage Rodgers would get his top wide receiver DK Metcalf back. Anticipate lots of battling!
Happy Holidays and Happy Watching!
After winning last weekends game against Green Bay, Chicago now has the lead of the division. There's still two games left, so things could definitely change and shake up everything in terms of seeding. But, for now, the Bears have clinched and control their own destiny. The Packers are a game and a half behind and the Lions cannot catch Chicago anymore at three games back. What a story it's been for Chicago, who actually lost it's first two games of the season, beginning 0-2. Not only that, but both of those games were against opponents from the NFC North Division, making the Bears Divisional record not very strong. But, in the end, Ben Johnson and Caleb Williams has led this team back to the playoffs in the 2025-2026 season.
So long Kansas City! Maybe Baltimore and Detroit as well
For the first time since 1988, we're going to have a playoffs without a Manning, Brady or a Mahomes. Kansas City had been a dynasty over the past decade and will now have to suffer through a year of regathering to get back to the top. Patrick Mahomes tore his ACL a couple of weeks ago, meaning he'll be out for a lot of next season as well. Travis Kelce isn't getting any younger and might even call it quits after this season.
Around the league more, Baltimore and Detroit are both teams that are on the ropes as well. One more loss and it's goodbye to those teams who have been some of the NFL's best over the last couple of seasons too. What does this mean? New teams to show the world what they are capable of. We're excited to see what happens!
Is Philip Rivers too old?
The 44 year old, from Decatur, Alabama made his return in week 15 against Seattle after nearly a five year hiatus. He's a legend in the sport of football, at the helm of both San Diego and Indianapolis throughout his career. Now, the Colts have brought him back and things haven't really gone to plan completely. The Colts have been competitive in the games, but haven't won anything since he's returned yet. People are starting to question if he's too old. With Indianapolis on the outside of the playoffs looking in after these losses, we can only find out over these next two weeks.
Is the NFC West the best division in the NFL?
At the NFL's current state, there's definitely some questions about who's in the best division. Over the last few years it's been the AFC North, the NFC East or the NFC North. But, going into Week 17 of the 2025-2026 season, three teams from the NFC West Division have records strong enough to make the playoffs in the NFC Conference. That has to mean something. If the division of the west coast isn't the best in the NFL right now, what other division is? We'd love to know.
Who's coming out of the AFC Conference?
With no Kansas City in this years playoffs. There's only one thing on everyones mind. Win now. Denver, New England and Buffalo are the favorites in the conference at the moment, but there's definitely some room to put Jacksonville, Houston and Los Angeles in the conversation too. All six of those teams have odds of +800 or better at the moment to reach the super bowl. How competitive! If Pittsburgh is able to hold on and get in. We aren't going to count the Steelers out either as vintage Rodgers would get his top wide receiver DK Metcalf back. Anticipate lots of battling!
Happy Holidays and Happy Watching!
