Entering the 2025 NFL season, it was widely believed the Green Bay Packers would present the Detroit Lions with their toughest challenge in their quest for a third consecutive NFC North title. But as we enter Week 13, both teams are looking up at the surprising Chicago Bears , who sit atop the division after winning four straight contests and eight of their last nine.

The Packers (7-3-1), who rebounded from back-to-back losses to the Carolina Panthers and Philadelphia Eagles with triumphs over the New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings , are a half game behind the Bears (8-3). The Lions (7-4) find themselves trailing Chicago by one game as they have alternated defeats and victories over their last six outings.

Green Bay, which has won three straight road games, is coming o

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