Green Bay Packers discussion: NFC North lead on the line as Chicago Bears face Philadelphia Eagles

Green Bay Packers fans would love nothing more on this Black Friday afternoon than to see their oldest rivals lose a big game. With the Packers set to host the Chicago Bears next Sunday in Week 14, a Bears loss today would set up a massive contest next week that would surely help define the balance of power in the division for the 2025 season’s home stretch.

Chicago has made a living by winning close games in ridiculous ways this season. In addition to having a negative point differential, the Bears have a whopping 6-1 record in games decided by 7 or fewer points, a generally unsustainable rate that should regress to the mean at some point. In fact, all of those close wins are by 5 points or less, with three of them separated by no more than two.

In their way today is another 8-3 team atop their own division, the Philadelphia Eagles. Philly had its own remarkable string of close-game luck early this season, starting out 7-1 in games separated by 7 or fewer points. They lost a second game last week to the Dallas Cowboys, however, and are sure to be looking for a better performance as they return home for today’s game.

If you’re not out getting some holiday shopping done, join us here in the comments as we follow along with today’s big NFC matchup.