MLive's Dungeon of Doom podcast discusses the importance inside the division and the NFC's playoff picture on the line this Thanksgiving.

The NFL flexed the Dec. 7 matchup between the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field from a noon kickoff to 3:25 p.m.

The Green Bay Packers won on Sunday in very convincing fashion, so no matter what happens the rest of the weekend, they will hold onto a playoff spot. They were in line to take the NFC North lead by the Chicago bears pulled out a close game over the Pittsburgh Steelers to stay in first.

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There will be plenty at stake when the Green Bay Packers visit the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving. Turkey legs will be handed out. NFC playoff

The Vikings vs. Packers game kicks off at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT this Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. The Week 12 game between the Vikings and Packers will air on FOX. Out-of-market, you can tune in via NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube TV.

The Chicago Bears retained their spot atop the NFC North this week after beating the Pittsburgh Steelers, but the NFC race remains tight.

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