The Chicago Bears (9-3) enter Week 14 leading the NFC North, but an impending showdown with the Green Bay Packers (8-3-1) could change everything quickly.
The winner of the game will take control of a division that currently boasts three teams with eight or more wins, but if the Bears are the victors, they can potentially strengthen their hold as the conference's overall one seed. Nonetheless, the game is the latest test for a Bears team trying to prove itself a real contender.
If they want to pull off the road upset divisional win, they will have to accomplish the following three keys to success:
Let the rookie pass catchers go to work
With Rome Odunze ruled out for Sunday due to a foot injury, the Bears are set to go into Lambeau without the team's leader in receptions (44), receiving yards (661), and receiving touchdowns (six).