Four weeks into the season, no one thought the unthinkable. Eight weeks into the season, no one thought the unthinkable. After 12 weeks, the Bears scratched the surface, and we saw this team was “in the hunt” for a playoff spot. The convincing win over division rival Detroit Lions this past Sunday solidified their unlikely scenario.
The Chicago Bears are becoming a playoff contender sooner than anyone thought possible!
Chicago has won three of their last four games and sits one game behind Green Bay in the division. The Packers are currently the 7th seed but are in a log jam of NFC teams, all sitting with a 6-7 record. Skeptics are quick to point out the daunting task of climbing over six teams with only four games remaining. Still, the improbability of Chicago advancing to the post-season exists.
Remaining games
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The Bears must win all four of their remaining games, starting with a visit to Cleveland. Atlanta and Green Bay are two of the teams Chicago has to get past if there is any chance of the post-season. Their remaining game is a home contest with Arizona. Winning their last four games, the Bears would end the season with a 9-8 record many thought impossible just four weeks ago.
Green Bay
Remaining schedule: Tampa, at Carolina, at Minnesota, Chicago
Tampa can really help the Bears’ post-season aspirations. Victories over Green Bay and New Orleans would help eliminate both the Packers and Saints. Green Bay fell flat at New York in their last game. The Giants tried to hand the win to them, but in the end, the Packers lost as the Giants booted a game-winning field goal as time expired. Green Bay has not played well in Minnesota in recent years. If the Packers only lose one of the next three games, both Green Bay and Chicago could be tied with a record of 8-8 heading to their game in Green Bay to end the regular season.
Final record 8-9
Los Angeles Rams
Remaining schedule: Washington, New Orleans, at Giants, at 49ers
New York can aid the Bears’ chances. The Rams have to travel all the way to New York, then finish the season at San Franciso, who may need to win that last game to secure the top seed in the NFC. Beating the Saints in week 16 helps play a significant role in Chicago’s playoff chances.
Final record 8-9
Seattle Seahawks
Remaining schedule: Philadelphia. at Tennesee, Pittsburgh, at Arizona
Philadelphia needs a win this week to remain in contention for the top seed in the NFC. After a tough loss to the Eagles on Monday night, Seatle must travel to Tennessee. Back-to-back losses end their playoff hopes.
Final Record 8-9
New Orleans Saints
Remaining schedule: New York Giants, at L.A. Rams, at Tampa, Atlanta
The Saints witness the Tommy DeVito experience. Then they must travel to Sofi Stadium. Then, they fly to the East Coast to face Tampa. They end the season facing Atlanta. Losses to the Rams and Bucs knock them out of the playoffs.
Final record 8-9
New York Giants
Remaining schedule: at New Orleans, at Philadelphia, L.A. Rams, Philadelphia
The Giants have the most taunting schedule of all the NFC teams, currently log jammed at 6-7. However a win over the Rams helps Chicago’s chances.
Final record 7-10
Atlanta Falcons
Remaining schedule: at Carolina, Indianapolis, at Chicago, at New Orleans
After defeating Carolina and helping to lock the number one overall pick in the 2024 draft for Chicago, Atlanta loses their last three games.
Final record 7-10
News and notes
Yannick Ngakoue sustained a broken ankle and will miss the rest of the season.
D J Moore did not participate in Wednesday’s practice but is expected to play Sunday. He tweaked his ankle on his third run of the game against Detroit. He did come back in the game.
Jaquan Brisker is nursing a sore groin. He did practice Wednesday but was limited.
