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The Chicago Bears had their second winning streak this year snapped on Sunday, but there’s still time to fit one more in this season. And if the Bears want to punch their ticket to the playoffs, they may need to.
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At (9-4), the Bears have exceeded most expectations, but their first postseason appearance since 2020 is well within reach, so expectations have been adjusted. The problem is the NFC is a juggernaut this year, and it may take 12 wins to get in. I’ve done the math, and there is a scenario where 11 wins isn’t good enough this season, so they need to stack some wins at some point in the next four games.
They face the Cleveland Browns at home this Sunday.
They get the Green Bay Packers on Saturday night in Soldier Field for Week 16.
On the road to battle the San Francisco 49ers in Week 17.
And back home for the division rival Detroit Lions in the season finale, which could have massive playoff implications.
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It’s a tough stretch, but this team has played some good football of late.
Let us know how you see the final four games playing out and if you think the Bears will make the playoffs.
Vote in this week’s confidence poll, but also let us know who needs to come through big time for the Bears to beat the Browns.