The Chicago Bears’ loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLI was 12 seasons ago. The Bears have been back to the playoffs once since then.
That drought looks like it’s about to end. The Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers came into the season as the clear favorites in the NFC North, but the Bears let everyone know they’re the best team in the division with an impressive 25-20 win over the Vikings on Sunday night. Bears kicker Cody Parkey, who was under heat all week after hitting the upright four times last week, hit a big 48-yard field goal late, which was very important when the Vikings scored a touchdown in the final minute.