The Chicago Bears (9-6) and Detroit Lions (4-11) will meet for the 166th time ever on Sunday.
The Bears lead the all-time series 95-65-6.
The Bears got by the Lions back in Week Seven, 13-7 on Monday Night Football.
Coming off a big 28-13 victory over the Cardinals, the Bears must win to keep their postseason hopes alive. They have to win in Detroit and have the Packers take down the Vikings in Minnesota following their game.
The Lions fell to the Falcons last Saturday night 31-18 as they dropped their seventh straight game.
This NFC North matchup will decide the fate of the Chicago Bears season. Its hard to believe that the Bears have to fight to make the playoffs after starting the season off so hot.
But they have struggled as of late. Luckily if they can win this week they have that chance at showcasing themselves in the 2012 postseason.
They will likely square off against the San Francisco 49ers if everything goes to plan on Sunday. The 49ers own the No. 3 seed in the NFC, while...
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PLAYERS:
Chris Conte,
Blake Costanzo,
Brian Urlacher,
Henry Melton,
Armando Allen,
Harvey Unga,
Matt Forte,
Charles Tillman,
Tim Jennings,
Jonathan Scott,
Sammie Hill,
Brandon Pettigrew,
Louis Delmas,
Chris Houston,
Kahlil Bell,
Jay Cutler,
Brandon Marshall,
Calvin Johnson,
Mikel Leshoure,
Alshon Jeffery,
Corey Wootton
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TEAMS: Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions
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