The Bears have won five in a row and nine out of 10. Ben Johnson has taken their offense from 28th to eighth in scoring offense and from 32nd to sixth in total offense. But Green Bay's defense has been a strength all season, and the Packers have allowed just 16 points total in the first quarter of games this season.

The Denver Broncos (11-2) are currently the No. 1 seed in the AFC's playoff race, and they could clinch a spot in the NFL playoffs this weekend. The Broncos continue to lead the AFC West, but the Los Angeles Chargers (9-4) are not far behind.

The bad news is this upcoming week looks like it could be rough for the Lions if the games go as expected. Before we get into it, a reminder of where things stand in the NFC playoff race: Detroit is just a game back of the 49ers and Bears,

Broncos' win streak propels them toward AFC West title contention, but tough schedule looms. See where they land in the latest rankings.