Bears are 1st in NFC North standings
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Though the Bears lead the division, the SportsLine Inside the Lines team and Projection Model say that Chicago has just the third best chance to win the NFC North
Week 11 has concluded, and the storylines are endless. Chicago’s win over Minnesota has them atop the division, while Minnesota’s loss has the team searching for answers. Green Bay won its first game after the season-ending injury to tight end Tucker Kraft,
Chicago Bears 19 - Minnesota Vikings 17 The Chicago Bears were very strong on the ground once again, posting 140 total yards, including 90 from D'Andre Swift and a touchdown from rookie Kyle Monangai.
The Bears forced the Vikings into two turnovers, extending their league-leading turnover margin and continuing to prove they're not the same outfit we've seen over the last few years. Chicago improved to 7-3 and will host the Pittsburgh Steelers next week.
A wild Week 11 has the Chicago Bears in sole possession of first place in the division under first-year head coach Ben Johnson. The last time Chicago was in first place this late in a season was 2018, the last time the Bears won the NFC North.
NFC West or NFC North?
Jordan Love rallies the Green Bay Packers past a motivated New York Giants team. It wasn't perfect, but at least the Pack is back on track as a massive stretch of games against the NFC North looms large.
The Detroit Lions (12-1) beat the Green Bay Packers (9-4) in a NFC North matchup with playoff stakes on Thursday night to clinch a playoff spot.