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I know there are a lot of variables in the schedules, but it feels like anytime you can get one of the South divisions, your schedule feels a little easier. The NFC North plays the NFC South and AFC East next year, so it looks like a more favorable schedule, even with a first place schedule: NFC South (TB, CAR, ATL, NO) AFC East (NE, BUF, MIA, NYJ) NFC East (PHI or DAL) NFC West (LAR or SEA) AFC South (JAX or IND)

In other roster related news, the Vikings traded a 4th rounder for Thielen who was just released today. So they got 8 receptions and 69 yards for a 4th rounder. Ouch. Overrated GM and HC there.

In this 5-game win streak, the Bears are now 1 of 4 teams since 2000 to have a 5-game win streak where they scored +140 points, had +950 rushing yards, and +10 Takeaways. Interestingly enough, all 4 teams started the season 2-2, all made the playoffs, and PHI won it last year. 2024 PHI 14-3, 10W (Started 2-2), won SB 2019 BAL 14-2, 12W (started 2-2), lost playoff game 2012 SEA 11-5, 5W (started 2-2), won playoff game They are also 1 of 5 teams since 2000 to win 9 out of 10 with +250 Pts, +1500 Rushing Yards, and +25 Takeaways. The last team since: 2015 CAR 15-1, 14W (lost SB) 2012 SEA 11-5, 5W, won playoff game 2009 NOR 13-3, 13W, Won SB 2000 DEN 11-5, 6W, lost playoff game These teams average a 13-3 record (since most occurred before 17 games). No team had fewer than 11 wins. All strong signs that this is not a fluke.

If definitely shows the odds are off, and GB should not be favored by 6/6.5. Can GB win by a TD or more, sure, but if the teams play like they have over the last month against each other, then CHI should have a slight edge. Kraft is still #2 in targets and has missed 4 games. It is now Doubs and Jacobs. Wyatt was their best DT. It feels like there will be some running lanes inside zone.

87 Yards Rushing on 23 carries won't take you very far in the playoffs. Especially considering the weather. It is trending towards playoff games in NE and DEN, in January.

agree, we have to keep at least one of those LB's, either edmunds or edwards. with a poor DL it's imperative one is here to shore up the run defense. everyone wants to trade dj moore. i do not. this guy always finds a way to get open and usually has good hands. in truth he is probably the best offensive playmaker on this team. that is one reason our 2nd round pick was stupid. that said, other teams always find ways to pay their best players. it's time we did also. i would rather have moore than dunze or our rookie.

I’ve only been asking for it since the last Super Bowl. Finally someone did it, and look what happens. Who would have thought? 🙄

just another example where this Bears coaching staff has resuscitated a players career.

I watched most of the Broncos game curious about Bo Nix. All I could think of was he is the second coming of Jacoby Brissett. Almost everything he threw was an outlet or underneath route. Those deep intermediate throws we see from Caleb each week over LBs and between safeties non existent. Moving Safeties with his eyes …non existent. When he did get a little pressure his eyes came down very quickly. I can’t see how the Broncos short passing game wins playoff games. I think the best way to put it is that I expected to see some of the Sean Payton Drew Brees type of offense. That was old offense was nowhere to be found. I share the frustration with some of Caleb’s missed throws but IMO what he is doing on offense is much more advanced than what Nix is doing. I'm confident Ben Johnson is pushing Caleb in the right direction.

The number one thing I think I’ve learned in the last two weeks is that we have far too much money invested in our LBs. We’re getting decent production out of special teams caliber players. I realize we’re still a better team with Edwards and Edmunds on the field. In many ways scheme was simplified. We also faced Mason Rudolph and a moribund Eagles O. With better DBs returning to the field LB weaknesses can be covered up somewhat. If we have to rely on Edward’s, Hipolyte and a rookie or Sewell, Demarco Jackson I think we’ll be alright DJ Moore is the most obvious trade target to get us more cap space. Edmund’s is the most obvious cut. I have to say I believe DJ adds more value to the team. We might do both but it will depend on return for DJ. I’d like a 3rd Rd pick but maybe we can find a late 2nd Rd offer.

Moody plays hero again. This time for Washington to put the game into OT with Denver. He’s had quite the journeyman season this year .

Nope. His knee hit about a millisecond after releasing the ball. Night has been one of highlights with this amazing catch by Burks. His second career TD.

Would you say he was down? Hard to tell there since the ball is out. Good to see the youth taking over Williams, Maye, and Nix.

Saw a social media post that noted both Chicago and New England were the leaders of their respective divisions then asked ‘what is this 1985?’ And saw an incredible play by Bo Nix a little bit ago that ‘yes’ somehow resulted in a TD pass.

Ahhh, 1st place in the NFC. Feels good to see some fruition of Poles taking hold of this team. Some ugly moves early but he pounced when the Carolina opportunity came and we are not looking back.

Given that, and using it as sort of a baseline for the team, then we can add in the gameday tweaks.

I think first we should take the North, and then after that, never give it back.

Remarkable the Bears are in this position right now. Unfortunately, only a single game separates the Bears and 49'ers from the 1 and 7th seeds. It makes this Packers game all the more important. If the Bears can win next week, they go up 2 games in the division. The Packers have the Broncos the following week, while the Bears play the Browns. Huge opportunity for this team to get a stranglehold on NFC North over the next couple weeks.

I could see the Bears bringing him back on a cap-friendly contract. My guess is they will allow him to test the FA market. If he fails to get a better offer from a different team than what the Bears are willing to offer, he will return. The way FA has gone lately, some team will probably offer him some insane money. If they do, we should get a good comp pick. If they don't, he will be back.

Yeah for sure. It will be interesting to see if he gets a 2nd contract though. You can only give out so many of those on each side of the ball.

Yes, with the Conference AND Division Lead at stake. This becomes the biggest game for the Bears since 2018.

If they can beat the Packers in GB, they may not lose another game.

It's my thing lol. I use EPA/Play for CHI offense vs EPA/Play vs GB Defense, then take into account average plays run vs average plays against, then PPG vs Pts Allowed. So if you are running more plays and your opponents run less, your EPA is more impactful than theirs, and vice versa. None of the injuries are really accounted for in a meaningful way, which puts the Bears in a better position going into next week considering Kraft was their #1 Receiving threat and Wyatt was their top DT.

Dexter is not a star but I don't think they are giving up on him anytime soon.

I am speechless right now. We have to beat the Packers, period