Keys To Victory: Playoff Seeding On The Line

5. Conclusion And Score Prediction

As the Bears aim to try and move up to the second seed in the NFC, there are multiple things that must go right for the Bears. First, Chicago will need to beat Minnesota. Second, the San Francisco 49ers will need to beat the Los Angeles Rams. Should this scenario happen, the Bears will earn a first-round bye in the NFC Playoffs. The Vikings will come out with the intention of doing whatever they can in order to slow the Bears down. For Minnesota, this is a do-or-die game. Win and Minnesota likely sneaks into the playoffs as the sixth seed in the NFC. however, lose and the Vikings will go home. The Bears will need to do everything they can to avoid shooting themselves in the foot. Mitchell Trubisky will need to play smart football, while Jordan Howard should receive about 20 carries the whole game. The Bears defense will also need to pressure Kirk Cousins and slow down Tight End Kyle Rudolph, someone who could prove to be a difference maker on Sunday. Whichever team plays smarter football down the stretch will come out on top in this game. Score: Bears 24, Vikings 21.