The Chicago Bears are coming off their biggest win of the season, defeating the Green Bay Packers in a memorable fashion. Chicago already had one of the league’s best records entering the game, but Saturday’s win against the Packers seemed like a statement to the NFL. Now, the Bears are 11-4, with their playoff spot secured, and they have to be viewed as a serious contender.
Not everyone sees it that way, though. NFL.com columnist Jeffri Chadiha recently did a piece arguing whether to buy or sell on teams in the playoff hunt.