The NFL trade deadline is behind us, and with teams now focused on the playoff push, Week 10 arrives with plenty at stake.
The NFC North has emerged as one of the league’s strongest divisions. If the season ended today, all four teams would qualify for the playoffs, though only one can finish first.
Nick Foles, who won a Super Bowl during his career, knows the division well. Asked which team he thinks could come out on top, he pointed to the Chicago Bears, currently leading the NFC North at 7-2.
Foles said Chicago has something taking shape, even after a game in which Caleb Williams threw several interceptions. Williams continues to make plays, he said, while head coach Ben Johnson stays composed and focused. Foles added that players notice how a coach handles difficult moments, including disagreements with officials, and sees Johnson’s calm approach as a strength.
The Bears have won four straight, but the division race remains tight. Detroit and Minnesota are both 6-2, while Green Bay sits at 6-3.
Foles said Chicago looks different from the team he remembers, which relied more heavily on defense and the running game. This year, he sees a defense led by coordinator Dennis Allen and an offense capable of scoring in a hurry. Even after multiple turnovers, he said, the Bears remain dangerous.
He also praised the division’s other teams. Foles called Minnesota’s defense, guided by Brian Flores, impressive, though he worries the offense could hold the Vikings back. He likes the way Green Bay is playing and said Detroit coach Dan Campbell has helped the Lions find their footing, with the team bringing plenty of energy on both sides of the ball.
Each of the four teams still has at least one game against a division rival, making those matchups especially important as the playoff race develops. There is a path for all four to reach the postseason, but only the division winner is guaranteed a home playoff game.
Foles is also set to appear on Netflix’s broadcast panel for Green Bay’s Thanksgiving Eve game on Nov. 25, alongside former Packers linebacker Clay Matthews, Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin and Elle Duncan. U2 is scheduled to perform at halftime as part of the new NFL holiday event.
