Anything can happen in the NFL. That unpredictability—those sudden swings and shocking results—is part of what keeps fans glued to their screens every Sunday. But for teams chasing playoff dreams, the unexpected can quickly become dangerous. And as the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare for a Week 12 showdown with the Chicago Bears, Mike Tomlin and his team know they can’t afford to sleepwalk into this one.
If anything, Chicago is the textbook definition of a trap game.
Let’s be honest: Ben Johnson and his young squad have made quite a statement this season. Their 7–3 record represents a drastic shift from recent years, and the evidence is right there on the field.