The Chicago Bears have been on a roll this season since starting the year 0-2, as they sit with a 10-4 record and a chance to increase their lead in the NFC North with a win against division rivals, the Green Bay Packers.
Five of those wins required a game-winning drive led by Caleb Williams and included big wins over the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Philadelphia Eagles. Now, with the threat of losing their grip in the division, a win is more imperative than ever with the Packers in town.
ESPN's Dan Graziano shared his bold predictions for the NFL playoffs, and his prediction for the Bears is sure to be magical to read. Graziano thinks this Bears squad can make a run in the postseason with a string of wins.
"In the NFC, I'm going with the Bears to win a game or two, especially if they can beat the Packers on Saturday," Graziano said. "That will go a long way toward giving them the NFC North title and at least one home playoff game. When talking to Packers people before Sunday's game in Denver, I came away believing they were extremely impressed with Ben Johnson's bunch, whom the Packers beat in Green Bay the week before, and are certainly not overlooking the importance of this week's rematch.
Chicago's run game is outstanding with the two-headed attack of D'Andre Swift and rookie Kyle Monangai. It could give the Bears an edge if they end up in close, low-scoring playoff games in the cold. And while quarterback Caleb Williams is still young and a bit of a wild card, he has come up big in some late-game spots already this season."
Could the Bears make a playoff run unlike anything they have seen in over 10 years?
This season feels different from the Bears' past seasons. With a top-five rushing attack on offense and a defense that has forced an NFL-high 30 turnovers, they have all the makings of a great team.
One key difference between this team and others in franchise history: Caleb Williams. When watching Williams play, he makes throws that no other quarterback in team history has ever made. There's no question he's the most gifted signal caller the team has ever had.
Not to mention the depth of this team is better than it has ever been. Backups like Kyle Monangai, Nahshon Wright, and D'Marco Jackson have become instant stars in their first year in Chicago because they have stepped up and made plays.
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Bears fans can only hope Graziano is right about his prediction as it would be a fever dream to see Chicago make a run in the playoffs.