Steelers showdown could dramatically flip Bears' playoff chances on its head

Bears vs Steelers Matchup Dramatically Impacts Chicago's Playoff Odds | Geoff Stellfox/GettyImagesAlthough we are only 12 weeks into the 2025 NFL season, it is never too early to start thinking about the NFC playoff picture.

Thanks to a blistering eight-game stretch that has seen the Chicago Bears go 7-1, thanks to multiple comeback wins, the Bears control their own destiny in the NFC North. While Chicago does not control its own destiny for the top seed in the NFC, the next few games, especially this week's against the Pittsburgh Steelers, will play a significant role in shaping the playoff picture.

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