There may not be playoff seeding on the line when the Chicago Bears take the field in Week 16. However, for these players, a lot is on the line
There is not much to watch for in the Chicago Bears final two games. They can still achieve a winning record for the second straight season, but without a playoff appearance, that accomplishment is left on dead ears.
Still, while the games may not make or break the Bears season, there is still something to watch for in these games. The offseason is coming quick, and with that comes decisions that need to be made.
Which players should be cut, or traded? What positions are weakest and which are strongest? Who deserves a new deal?
These questions will all be answered over the coming months, but players can still make a final impression in these final two games. Who are five players that still have something to gain in these final two games?
5. Kevin Toliver
The next two games are going to tell us a lot about Kevin Toliver. After a poor game against Detroit, Prince Amukamara was sat down with a hamstring injury, giving Toliver a start against the Cowboys.
Toliver struggled at times against Amari Cooper but played well overall. Still, with Amukamara back healthy, the Bears noted that they planned to shuffle both cornerbacks against the Packers to ease in Amukamara and get Toliver much-needed experience.
The shuffle went into the third quarter, but when Amukamara missed a tackle that led to an Aaron Jones touchdown run, we did not see Amukamara the rest of the way. Nagy said that they wanted to roll with Toliver, who was the hot hand of the two, but Amukara was essentially benched.
Now, with two games to go, the Bears have to decide what to do with Amukamara. He is expected to be let go next year to save the Bears about $8 million in cap space. There is not much the Bears need to see from him.
Meanwhile, they need to decide if Toliver is a potential starter next year or not. The Bears need to start Toliver in the next two weeks and see just what they have. The Chiefs and Vikings have been tough passing offenses, and both will test Toliver. Keep an eye on Toliver over these next two weeks.