In what could be Aaron Rodgers’ final act against the NFC North, the division he played in for nearly 20 years, he offered the Chicago Bears an early Christmas gift Sunday. Despite Rodgers beating up on Chicago for most of his career in a rivalry that felt more big-little brother than anything else, Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Detroit Lions 29-24 today. In doing so, the Bears punched their ticket to the playoffs.
Aaron Rodgers, who has called himself the owner of the Bears, could help clinch a playoff spot today for Chicago.