Historical meetings: Week 16 2008. The 8-6 Bears hosted the 5-9 Packers on Monday Night Football. In a peek into what the series would look like for years to come, Aaron Rodgers took the Bears to a 14-3 halftime lead. However, the Bears regrouped in the second half.

Here is the NFL playoff picture in Week 16, with the standings updating throughout Dec. 21: Clinching scenarios: The Broncos clinch the AFC West with a win and a Chargers loss or tie OR a tie and a Chargers loss. The Broncos clinch home field advantage for the AFC playoffs with a win, a Chargers loss or tie, a Patriots loss and a Bills loss or tie.

4. Carolina Panthers (8-7), NFC South leaders: Their defeat of the Bucs on Sunday moved them into first place. They can win the division next week with a win and Tampa Bay loss. A Week 18 defeat of the Buccaneers would also do the job regardless of circumstances. Remaining schedule: vs. Seahawks, at Buccaneers