Keys To Victory: Chicago Bears Enter Final Stretch
By Usayd Koshul
After clinching the NFC North over the Green Bay Packers at home in Week fifteen, the Chicago Bears are now back in the playoffs. However, first, the Bears still have two regular season games to play.
As the Chicago Bears move forward and get ready to wrap up the regular season, they’ll travel to San Francisco to take on Nick Mullens and the 49ers.
The San Francisco 49ers are an interesting team. While they haven’t won many games, they’ve won two straight games, most recently beating a playoff team (The Seattle Seahawks) in overtime.
What makes this game important is the fact that the 49ers are much better than their record shows. Just three weeks ago, the Bears faced the New York Giants, a team that had a poor record but nonetheless still managed to beat the Bears.
The Bears cannot afford to take the 49ers lightly. Just because the Bears have clinched a playoff spot, they must still go ahead and play their best football against San Francisco as there are playoff implications. If the Bears manage to pull out a victory, while the Los Angeles Rams lose, there’s a chance the Bears could earn a first-round bye.
Each week, we’ll be previewing the Bears regular season matchup. Additionally, we’ll examine what the Bears must do to win. What are the key players on the opposing team that the Bears will need to stop? Each week, will the offense or defense make a bigger impact?