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Chicago Bears Clinch Playoff Spot Under New Coach
5 Jan
Summary
- Bears will host the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card round.
- The Wild Card round kicks off the weekend of January 10, 2026.
- Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos are NFC and AFC favorites.
The Chicago Bears have secured their place in the NFL playoffs, earning a home game against the Green Bay Packers for the Wild Card round. This achievement comes in the inaugural season with head coach Ben Johnson. The exact date and time for this anticipated matchup will be announced soon, but it is scheduled for the weekend of January 10, 2026.
Other significant Week 18 results saw the Seattle Seahawks clinch the No. 1 seed in the NFC, securing home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. In the AFC, the Denver Broncos also secured the top seed. The Wild Card round is set to commence on January 10, 2026, with subsequent rounds and conference championships leading up to Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026.
Looking ahead, the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos are currently leading the odds in their respective conferences to reach and win Super Bowl LX. The Seahawks, in particular, are favored due to their path to the Super Bowl involving fewer potential road games.
