Time to face the facts about the Bears.

[Patler]

Yes, the Packers coulda, woulda shoulda beaten them the first time around, but they didn't.
Same for the Lions the first time around.
Maybe the same can be said for the Lions today.
Maybe the same for a couple other Bear games this year.

But the fact remains that the Bears have found ways to win the close games, something the Packers really haven't done. Often the Bears have won it with ST play. Often the Packers have lost their chances late in games because of their ST play.

Things are falling right for the Bears this year, and they have taken advantage of it. Catching and overtaking the Bears will be tough with just three games remaining before the final showdown with them.

I hate tie breakers, and it very well might come down to that.

[HarveyWallbangers]

They've even won on bad calls and we've even lost on bad calls.

[sheepshead]

It may come down to that crap call in the end zone of the Lions/Bears game week one. That would be a cryin' shame.

[pbmax]

It may come down to that crap call in the end zone of the Lions/Bears game week one. That would be a cryin' shame.

I don't think the Vikings will be crying any tears over the Packers having a call go against them. Its not unusual for there to be a play or two that seems to make the difference. But since the Packers have blown several of their chances, its hard to blame a call.

[denverYooper]

I believe that if the Packers win out, including beating the Bears in that last game, they win the division. Even if the Bears win their other games -- Pats, Vikes, and Jets.

The Packers have a pretty tough slate as well but not quite like that.

[Joemailman]

If the Packers beat the Bears Jan. 2, I believe they'll win the division. If they don't, they don't deserve to win the division.

[digitaldean]

I'm thinking that the Queens stand a 60/40 shot of beating Chicago. The ST for the Bears have helped them immensely. Given Chris Kluwe-less' punting and the Vikes poor coverage, that could be the X-factor. But, if the Queens don't blow it on ST, they can definitely knock off Chicago. We need Chicago to lose a division game (plus a conf. game).

The Queens have been playing a lot more as if something is on the line (like their own jobs).

Gould is a money kicker. I put him a 1/2 step above Crosby on anything inside 45. Crosby probably a touch better on the extra long kicks.

We need help, true. But it can happen. IF the Bears knock off NE, the muppets of the midway could very well run away with the division.

[Little Whiskey]

I thought i read somewhere that the bears only have one player on IR. Hunter Hillenmyer. other than him everyone is still on the active roster. has a lot to do with how well they are playing

[Tony Oday]

We need to win out then who the F Cares

[Gunakor]

The Bears are going to lose to the Pats and Jets and have at least 5 losses before they even get to Lambeau. Minnesota beats them on top of it and the race could be over already. Green Bay just has to take care of business against Detroit and New York before hosting the Bears. Even if we lose @ New England I think we're still in good shape. Victories over Detroit, New York and Chicago should get us a #3 seed at worst. Win out and I think we've pretty much locked up a bye.

[SlimPickens]

If the Packers take care of there own business they should be fine.

[3irty1]

The scary fact about the Bears is that they are lucky. This is truly terrifying. I'd rather be lucky than good anyday.

[Patler]

The scary fact about the Bears is that they are lucky. This is truly terrifying. I'd rather be lucky than good anyday.

Yup, not unlike the Packers a few years back. Most everything went the Packers way in 2007, and their record reflected it, just like the Bears this year. Many seeming willing to assume the Bears will lose at least one more than the Packers will lose between now and the showdown in Lambeau, so that the final game will be for a clear division championship. I'm not so sure that will happen. I have a feeling the Packers will need that last game just to tie the Bears. Then it will come down to tie breakers.

[VermontPackFan]

I too am a little cautious about counting the Bears out right now, they are going to have a chance to show that they belong with the top level NFC teams over the next few weeks. Green Bay will have to play a heck of a lot better than they did yesterday to beat the Patriots, Giants and even the Bears on the seasons final week.

[Joemailman]

I too am a little cautious about counting the Bears out right now, they are going to have a chance to show that they belong with the top level NFC teams over the next few weeks. Green Bay will have to play a heck of a lot better than they did yesterday to beat the Patriots, Giants and even the Bears on the seasons final week.

Yes, but that is even more true of the Bears. A come from behind win over a Detroit team down to their 3rd string QB was not impressive. If I were the Bears, I'd be worried about that trip to Minnesota in 2 weeks. Sidney Rice scored 2 TD's yesterday, and he makes them a much more dangerous team if they can get Harvin back. I suspect this division is going to be tied going into the final game.