The "FOX NFL Sunday" crew broke down the current state of the NFC North race, with the Bears surging and the Lions slipping.

The Detroit Lions have a 7-5 record and are third in the NFC North, while Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears are 9-3 and on top.

If the Lions win out, they're in, and if they win four of five, their chances are good. But it's a crowded field vying for the final spots.

The Lions potentially missing the postseason snuck up on everyone, but they're sitting on the outside of a crowded NFC playoff field.

The Detroit Lions have hosted a game on Thanksgiving Day since arriving in Detroit in 1934. What is the Lions’ record on Thanksgiving?

Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson made a subtle jab about Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur early this season. LaFleur doesn’t seem bothered with it.

The NFL has announced three punishments on Detroit Lions players following their Thanksgiving Thursday loss to the Packers.

The Lions have the most wins, and the most losses, of any NFL team playing on Thanksgiving. They hold a 38-45-2 record, according to ESPN. They beat the Chicago Bears 23-20 on Turkey Day last year, marking the first time in eight years Detroit has won on the holiday.

The Green Bay Packers' next game is against the Chicago Bears. Here's what to know about the schedule and standings.