The Detroit Lions have been eliminated from playoff contention after losing 20-10 to the Minnesota Vikings on Christmas Day.

x − 2. Chicago Bears (11-4), NFC North leaders: A remarkable overtime win against Green Bay on Saturday night helped them clinch a playoff berth − cemented by Detroit's loss Sunday. Chicago is also still in play for the NFC's No. 1 seed and will win the division with one more win or Packers loss. Remaining schedule: at 49ers, vs. Lions

The NFL will also have two games on Saturday. First, the Houston Texans (10-5) will take on the Los Angeles Chargers (11-4) at 2:30 p.m. MT (4:30 ET) on NFL Network, then the Baltimore Ravens (7-8) will face the Green Bay Packers (9-5-1) at 6 p.m. MT (8 p.m. ET) on Peacock. All of those teams are still in playoff contention going into the weekend.

The Green Bay Packers celebrated on social media after clinching a spot in the 2026 NFL playoffs on Christmas Day.

Lamar Jackson has officially been listed as doubtful for Saturday with a back injury. He hasn't practiced all week and suffered the injury during last week's loss to the New England Patriots, leaving the game at halftime after an awkward slide in the second quarter.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions NFL game from December 25, 2025 on ESPN.

The Denver Broncos, led by quarterback Bo Nix, face the Kansas City Chiefs, led by quarterback Chris Oladokun on Thursday night in a Christmas showdown at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.

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