The Detroit Lions got back to their winning ways with a nail-biting victory over the New York Giants. Unfortunately, Detroit didn’t get much help in the playoff race, as they maintain a spot out of the playoff picture. However, their win over the Giants ensured they didn’t fall any further behind. And there’s a small chance Detroit slides into a spot at the end of “Monday Night Football.”

Let’s take a look at the entire NFC playoff picture through every Week 12 game but Monday night’s contest.

NFC North standings through Week 12 • Bears: 8-3 • Packers: 7-3-1 • Lions: 7-4 • Vikings: 4-7

The Bears continue to eke out wins, and now they’re just one win away from guaranteeing their first winning season since 2018. However, Chicago’s upcoming schedule will tell a lot about the team.

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