Nothing to decide for the Bears in Week 6
The Bears are 4-2 with a magic number of 11 and an elimination number of 13 — holding the No. 6 seed (wild card) — Seahawks is the first team out, 1 game back.
Playoff berthMagic 11 · Elim 13
No NFL games are left this week that bear on a playoff berth for Chicago Bears. Magic number 11, elimination number 13.
The earliest it could happen is Week 9. They can't be eliminated before Week 10.
Division titleMagic 12 · Elim 11
No NFL games are left this week that bear on the division title for Chicago Bears. Magic number 12, elimination number 11.
The earliest it could happen is Week 9. They can't be eliminated before Week 9.
No. 1 seedMagic 12 · Elim 10
No NFL games are left this week that bear on the No. 1 seed and a first-round bye for Chicago Bears. Magic number 12, elimination number 10.
The earliest it could happen is Week 9. They can't be eliminated before Week 9.
No games this week bear on this race. This page updates automatically as the schedule does, and the team page keeps the live numbers.
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Frequently asked questions
How can the Chicago Bears clinch a playoff spot in Week 6?
No NFL games are left this week that bear on a playoff berth for Chicago Bears. Magic number 11, elimination number 13.
Can the Chicago Bears be eliminated in Week 6?
No NFL games are left this week that bear on a playoff berth for Chicago Bears. Magic number 11, elimination number 13.
What is the Chicago Bears magic number right now?
The Chicago Bears magic number is 11 and their elimination number is 13. The earliest it could happen is Week 9. They can't be eliminated before Week 10.
How are these scenarios calculated?
Every combination of results in the NFL games that bear on the race in Week 6 is enumerated, and the magic and elimination numbers are recomputed in each one with the same conservative math as the standings page. The paths listed are the minimal sets of results that guarantee the outcome no matter how the other games end.