Playoff projections reveal Bears' most likely first-round opponent

Chicago Bears, Ben Johnson | Todd Rosenberg/GettyImagesWith two weeks remaining in the regular season, the Chicago Bears still have plenty to play for. At this point, it's about earning the right to host a playoff game, and that could play a significant role.

But, the big question is, who would the Bears end up facing in the first round of the playoffs?

It all depends on how the final two weeks shake out, but if we're going based on a straightforward criterion, it isn't hard to figure out who Chicago will end up playing and where the game will take place.

To keep it as straightforward as possible, let's use ESPN's playoff machine to project the final two games for all teams involved. For…