Chicago Bears Playoffs 2027
The Chicago Bears are 5-2, 2nd in the NFC North, 1½ games behind the Minnesota Vikings. If the season ended today they would be the NFC's No. 5 seed and visit the No. 4 Carolina Panthers in the Wild Card Round. Next: at the Seattle Seahawks, Mon, Nov 2 · 8:15 PM EST on ESPN.
SeahawksMon, Nov 2 · 8:15 PM EST · ESPN
Panthers No. 4Then the Divisional Round on the road, reseeded against a top seedSeason Trend
NFC North Standings
NFC Playoff Race
| Seed | Team | W-L | GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Vikings | 6-0 | – |
| 2 |  49ers | 6-1 | ½ |
| 3 |  Giants | 4-2-1 | 2 |
| 4 | Panthers | 3-3 | 3 |
| 5 | Bears | 5-2 | 1½ |
| 6 |  Lions | 4-2 | 2 |
| 7 |  Packers | 4-3 | 2½ |
| – | Seahawks | 4-3 | 2½ |
| – |  Falcons | 3-4 | 3½ |
| – |  Rams | 3-4 | 3½ |
Four division winners (seeds 1-4) and three wild cards; only the No. 1 seed gets a bye. GB = games behind the No. 1 seed. Full NFC playoff picture →
Bears 2026 Schedule and Results
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 13 | at Panthers | W 59-37 |
| 2 | Sep 20 | vs Vikings | L 3-9 |
| 3 | Sep 28 | vs  Eagles | W 27-7 |
| 4 | Oct 4 | vs  Jets | W 23-12 |
| 5 | Oct 11 | at Packers | L 7-31 |
| 6 | Oct 18 | at Falcons | W 31-23 |
| 7 | Oct 22 | vs  Patriots | W 30-24 |
| 8 | Nov 2 | at Seahawks | 8:15 PM |
| 9 | Nov 8 | vs  Buccaneers | 8:20 PM |
| 11 | Nov 22 | vs  Saints | 1:00 PM |
| 12 | Nov 26 | at Lions | 1:00 PM |
| 13 | Dec 6 | vs  Jaguars | 1:00 PM |
| 14 | Dec 13 | at  Dolphins | 1:00 PM |
| 15 | Dec 19 | at  Bills | 8:20 PM |
| 16 | Dec 25 | vs Packers | 1:00 PM |
| 17 | Jan 3 | vs Lions | 4:25 PM |
| 18 | Jan 10 | at Vikings | 1:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Bye week omitted.
This Chicago Bears playoffs page refreshes after every Bears game: record, seed, magic number and remaining schedule. Compare them with the rest of the NFC playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Chicago Bears playoffs FAQ
Are the Chicago Bears in a playoff spot?
Yes, as of today: the NFC’s No. 5 seed (wild card). Nothing is clinched until the magic number reaches zero.
Who would the Chicago Bears play in the playoffs?
The No. 4 Carolina Panthers in the Wild Card Round, on the road; then the Divisional Round on the road, reseeded against a top seed.
When is the next Bears game?
Mon, Nov 2 · 8:15 PM EST, at the Seattle Seahawks, on ESPN.
What is the Bears record at home, on the road and in the division?
3-1 at home, 2-1 away, 0-2 in the NFC North and 3-2 against the NFC.
How do NFL teams make the playoffs?
Seven per conference: the four division winners, seeded 1-4 by record, and the three best remaining records as wild cards. Only the No. 1 seed skips the Wild Card Round.