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Bears’ 5-3 start could leave them in awkward spot after trade deadline

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Some believe Chicago's success may put them in a tricky spot entering a make-or-break moment of the season.

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The Chicago Bears are one of three clubs with a winning record and a negative point differential through Week 9 of the 2025 NFL campaign. With that in mind, folks aren't ready to anoint them as a legitimate playoff threat, and ESPN's Dan Graziano is seemingly among the skeptics.

Graziano divided the teams that could be active ahead of the league's Nov.