Winning the next two weeks would assure the Vikings of a playoff spot, but the Bears have some statistical advantages over the Vikings.
With each passing week, winning becomes more important, regardless of what players or coaches may say about treating games the same throughout the season. While a win or a loss in Week 5 counts the same as one in Week 15, the implications of a win or loss today will be greatly magnified.
Thanks to Tampa Bay’s loss Thursday, there isn’t another playoff contender for the wild card chasing the Minnesota Vikings that has a record better than 6-7.