Football fever is running high in the Windy City as the Chicago Bears prepare for their first playoff appearance since the 2020 season.

Not only does the loss on Thursday keep the Lions out of the playoffs, it also puts Detroit in last place in the NFC North. The Vikings, who swept the season series against Detroit, overtakes the Lions as the third place team with one week left.

This Saturday, NBC Sports will present an exclusive Saturday night game live on Peacock featuring exactly that kind of drama. While the Packers compete for the last remaining Wild Card spot in the NFC, the Ravens only have one game left to even have a shot at at the postseason. It's all on the line, and it's all on Peacock.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers says he is enjoying his return to the NFL even after losing his first two starts in almost five years.

The Sporting Tribune's Fernando Ramirez writes that Justin Herbert spoke about the Wild Card loss and feels like he has learned from it. Saturday will be the big test.

If the Pittsburgh Steelers are looking for a new quarterback this offseason, they could turn to a 29-year-old former first-round pick.

The Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions are set for an NFC North matchup on Christmas Day. Follow the action here with highlights, stats and more.