With Saturday NFL action back on the calendar, we’ve officially hit the home stretch of the 2025 regular season. The playoff picture is starting to sharpen, but there’s still plenty of drama left to unfold-especially in the NFC.
And today's slate? It’s got just the right mix of divisional tension, playoff jockeying, and injury storylines to keep fans locked in from late afternoon through primetime.
Eagles vs. Commanders: A Division Tilt with Different Stakes
It all kicks off at 5 p.m. EST when the Philadelphia Eagles head to FedExField to face the Washington Commanders in an NFC East clash.
On paper, this one might look lopsided. The Eagles are sitting at 9-5 and leading the division, while Washington is limping through a 4-10 campaign that’s been derailed by inconsistency and injuries.
But here’s the thing: Philly hasn’t exactly looked like the defending Super Bowl champions this year. Despite their record, they’ve had stretches where the offense sputtered, the defense bent too far, and the overall execution just didn’t match the standard they set last season. Still, they’ve managed to stay atop the East, and this matchup offers a chance to steady the ship heading into the postseason.
The Commanders, meanwhile, are finishing the season without rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, who showed flashes of promise before going down. Without him, Washington is in evaluation mode-playing for pride, jobs, and future roster spots. That makes them dangerous in a different way: a team with nothing to lose and young players hungry to make a name.
Bears vs. Packers: Primetime with Playoff Implications
Then at 8:20 p.m. EST, it’s the Saturday nightcap-and this one’s got real juice. The 10-4 Chicago Bears take on the 9-4-1 Green Bay Packers in a game that could reshape the NFC playoff seeding.
The Bears have been one of the surprise stories of the season. After years of quarterback turmoil and middling results, they’ve found a rhythm in 2025.
Sitting in the NFC’s two-seed slot, Chicago has been winning with a balanced attack and a defense that’s found its identity. This is a team that’s not just playing well-they’re playing with belief.
Green Bay, on the other hand, is facing a tough climb without one of their most dynamic defenders. Star edge rusher Micah Parsons is out for the rest of the season after suffering an ACL injury in Week 15, and that’s a massive blow to a defense that leaned heavily on his game-wrecking ability. The Packers still have enough firepower to compete, but losing a player like Parsons changes how they can pressure quarterbacks-and that could be a factor against a Bears offense that’s been efficient and opportunistic.
A Bills Angle Worth Watching
For fans keeping one eye on the AFC playoff race-especially those in Buffalo-there’s a small but notable rooting interest in the Eagles. A Philadelphia win could help the Bills in Strength of Schedule tie-breaker scenarios, should things get tight in the final playoff seedings. It’s not a game-changing factor, but in December, every edge matters.
And while the Bears aren’t exactly underdogs this season, it’s hard not to appreciate the resurgence of a franchise that’s spent decades searching for stability under center. Since their iconic 1985 Super Bowl win, it’s been a long road back to relevance. Now, with a playoff berth in hand and a chance to climb even higher, Chicago is giving its fans something real to believe in.
So whether you're tuning in for playoff positioning, divisional heat, or just looking for some quality Saturday football, today’s NFC matchups have plenty to offer. December football is here-and every snap counts.