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100%. Momentum going into the playoffs is important.

The question I have is, has the plan changed for this week's game? When BJ insisted we had plenty to play for (#2 seed and home field advantage), it was assumed we would need to win our game against Detroit this weekend to secure it. The news is that Philadelphia will rest its starters against Washington. If BJ sees Philly losing, will he start pulling his starters as the game progresses? If he does, we may not win, but a Philly loss will still secure the #2 seed for the Bears. Personally, I'm greedy. I want the 12th win. To go from 5-12 to 12-5 would be awesome. Plus, revenge against Detroit would sweeten the deal.

Just saw this posted in an article on SI.com. Further proof (although none was needed at this point in the season) that Burden was indeed a brilliant selection by the Bears.

Clip from NFL.com article: I also found this when the original story of his release occured: Sure, he may be worth a gamble, but I can't believe his injury problems and, as a result, poor play will disappear.

I'm worried about the inevitable. We will see several outstanding position coaches offered promotions to join a newly appointed HC this offseason—the price a good team pays every year. I strongly expect Harris to be offered a DC position. I'd hate to see him leave.

If I remember correctly, many Detroit fans said they'd be better off with BJ leaving the team, because their HC was responsible for their offensive success, not Johnson. 🤣

Damn, he did it really early. I didn't recall hearing about it.

And when Detroit's Aidan Hutchinson demands a new contract, their cap gets another huge hit. He was drafted in 2022, so he will be talking to his agent soon.

I just read that Sewell tore his Achilles and will be out for the year (and probably the start of next year). The good news is that Burden's injury at the end of the game was a quad injury, but it isn't believed to be serious.

I'm assuming BJ began using him as RB2 as soon as he was ready to take over the role. However, imagine. If he had quality reps starting week 1, he would have had a chance for 1000 rushing yards as a rookie 7th rounder.

Pros & cons for both scenarios. However, the thought of sending Packer players and their fans home after eliminating them from the playoffs would add to an already fantastic year for Bear fans.

Did themselves proud. Good experience against a formidable opponent.

Another turnover would be sweet about now.

I love the way Burden fights for YAC. So many receivers slip out of bounds to avoid contact. Burden fights for the extra yardage.

McCaffery & Pearson