With the Packers fate sealed in the seventh seed, most starters sat out on Sunday. Meanwhile, the Bears played all starters as they were playing for seeding. Even though the Bears lost, the Eagles also did, securing the Bears the second seed.
For the Packers, you cannot script a more disastrous month for a franchise. Losing their all-in piece in Micah Parsons has felt like the Packers chances for a Super Bowl are insurmountable. However, all you need is a chance. The Packers have that chance in the playoffs.
For the Bears, this has been a redemption season.