The Chicago Bears have managed to battle their way back into playing meaningful December football, but it could all be for naught if they don’t get some help these next two weeks.
Their easiest path to the postseason is to win out and hope the Cardinals (8-6) lose at least one game, but there are scenarios with the Bears (7-7) landing anywhere between the 5 and 7 seed.
For those scoreboard watching, the Cardinals play the 49ers on Saturday at 3:30, so if they win that one the pressure shifts to the Bears to keep pace.