Chicago Bears Five Most-Crucial Games of 2016

Oct 4, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears nose tackle Eddie Goldman (91) celebrates with Chicago Bears defensive end Jarvis Jenkins (96), Chicago Bears outside linebacker Pernell McPhee (92) and Chicago Bears linebacker Lamarr Houston (99) after he sacked Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) in the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 4, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears nose tackle Eddie Goldman (91) celebrates with Chicago Bears defensive end Jarvis Jenkins (96), Chicago Bears outside linebacker Pernell McPhee (92) and Chicago Bears linebacker Lamarr Houston (99) after he sacked Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) in the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports
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Vikings vs Bears: Week 8 (October 31)

Nov 1, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon (31) carries the ball as Chicago Bears inside linebacker Christian Jones (59) defends during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon (31) carries the ball as Chicago Bears inside linebacker Christian Jones (59) defends during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

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Week 8 will mark the first matchup the Bears will have against the reigning NFC North champion Minnesota Vikings. Not only will this be Chicago’s last prime time game of the regular season, but this will also be their last game before their bye week. What makes this contest even more critical is seeing that this is the second of back-to-back divisional games. Needless to say, every game against a divisional foe is vital. However, going into a bye week on a negative note could make the start of their second half of the season a rocky one.

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