There are a handful of massive games on the docket in Week 16. On Saturday, the Bears will host the Packers at Soldier Field in a game that will determine the NFC North leader. It’s also a game of massive importance for each in the playoff picture, but especially Chicago. If the Bears lose and the Lions win out (including a Week 18 rematch between the two sides), Detroit would make the postseason and Chicago would not.
In the NFC South, the Buccaneers will visit the Panthers with both clubs at 7–7 and coming off divisional losses despite being favorites. Tampa Bay and Carolina will play each other twice over the final three weeks, with this week’s contest set in Charlotte before the matchup shifts to Raymond James Stadium in Week 18.
