The Chicago Bears’ Week 9 offensive explosion wasn’t just big on the scoreboard — it could have major fantasy football implications heading into Week 10.

Here’s how the Chicago Bears’ 47-42 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 9 of the 2025 season impacts their outlook in the NFL playoff picture. The post NFL playoff picture 2025: Bears’ updated NFC standing after Week 9 win appeared first on Marquee Sports Network - Home of the Cubs,

Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears matched their win total from last season and are in the thick of the NFC playoff race.

The Chicago Bears enter Week 9's matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals with a still-relevant 4-3 record. A fifth win on Sunday will keep hope for a 2025 playoff berth alive, and, potentially, turn GM Ryan Poles into an aggressive buyer over the next few days.

The Chicago Bears will definitely not be happy with their defensive play Sunday, but their offense was absolutely on fire against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Sam Darnold had a perfect first half against the Commanders, going 16 of 16 for 284 yards and four touchdowns in the first two quarters of Seattle's 38-14 win. Darnold is the only QB over the past 35 years to complete 100% of his passes for at least 250 passing yards and four passing touchdowns in a single half.

Stephania Bell provides updates on what to expect from Jayden Daniels and three other QBs expected to return this week.

The Packers are on top of the North at 5-2-1, followed closely by the Bears and Lions at 5-3 each and the Vikings at 4-4. It's the only division in the NFL in which every team is .500 or better.