This was a game the Chicago Bears needed to win to move into the 7th seed in the NFC playoff picture, and to their credit, they fought through some inconsistent first half play to come out and explode for 21 unanswered third quarter points. It wasn’t the prettiest of starts against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but a 41 to 17 final score is all that matters.
They still have some work to do in week 17, but to be able to control their own playoff destiny is what every team strives for. The Bears will make the playoffs with either a win next week against the Packers or with a Cardinals loss to the Rams.