The San Francisco 49ers aren't playing in Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season, but they're still set to move up in the NFC playoff standings.

The Lions' Thursday night win over the Cowboys had major implications for the NFC wild card race. We look at the Lions, Cowboys and everyone else in the NFL playoff race below, with standings updated through Thursday Night Football in Week 14: 1. Patriots (11-2) Best record in the NFL.

The Lions enter Week 14 outside the playoff picture, but Dan Campbell says the belief and talent remain in the building.

According to NFL's NextGen stats, the Eagles currently have a 95% chance of making the playoffs after losing to the Bears. If they beat the Chargers, their chances rise to 98%. If they lose, they go down to 89%.

Bears cornerback Nahshon Wright has been recognized as the NFC Defensive Player of the Month for November. Wright had three interceptions and two fumble recoveries in November, both of which tied for the league lead for the month.

Is there a simple explanation for why the 8-4 Los Angeles Chargers are winless in two games vs. the NFC East this season? The Eagles are on deck Monday night.

After three months of catastrophic injuries, identity crises, and the kind of week-to-week roster shuffling that usually ages a fan base in dog years, the 49ers are no longer just fighting for oxygen. They are staring down a legitimate, realistic path to the No. 1 overall seed in the NFC. Yes, seriously. Stop laughing.