A massive NFC North division battle kicks off the Thanksgiving Day action in Week 13, as the Detroit Lions (7-4) take on the Green Bay Packers (7-3-1) for the second time in the 2025 season.

The Indianapolis Colts (8-3) face an important test when they host AFC South foe Houston Texans (6-5) in NFL Week 13 action.

A nationally-televised matchup on a national holiday, the game should draw one of the season’s largest television audiences, as both teams fight to remain in the playoff race after a short week.

Several NFL teams may have gotten signature victories in NFL Week 12, including the Kansas City Chiefs, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans and Detroit Lions.

McCarthy was horrendous again on Sunday in a 23-6 loss to the Packers.

The Bears’ 31-28 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday kept them atop the NFC North with an 8-3 record and in the NFC’s No. 3 playoff seed.