2024 NFL Draft order: Bears can win even on a bye week

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The Chicago Bears won't play in Week 13, but it's still a pivotal week for the franchise. With the regular season winding down, the Bears still hold the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

But it's no guarantee they wind up picking first in the draft. Following Chicago's win over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 12, the quest for Caleb is essentially down to three teams: The Carolina Panthers, Arizona Cardinals and New England Patriots. Those three teams have two or fewer…