Opponent by the Numbers: Chicago Bears Week 15

As much as this week’s opponent is formidable, it just feels right that the Packers should have to take on the Bears at this point of the season to keep their slim playoff hopes alive.Green Bay has had its way with Chicago basically since 1992, and Bears fans are cautiously optimistic that the pendulum is beginning to swing their way.

For once, it’s the Packers’ quarterback whose performances are subject to scrutiny under the microscope. It’s the Packers who’ve had turmoil and upheaval at general manager and head coach. And it’s the cheeseheads, not the Ditka acolytes, who have one eye on the draft as the playoffs approach.

The Bears have had good seasons, but sustained success has eluded the…