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Bears Game Day: 7-3 lead in 2nd
After months of prepping, posturing and promising, it came down to this: Winner take all Sunday when the Chicago Bears hosted the Green Bay Packers for the NFC North title and a playoff berth.
Angelo backs Bears over rusty Rodgers, Packers
Former Bears general manager Jerry Angelo weighed in Sunday on the Bears vs. Packers showdown and came down on the side of his old team in the battle for the NFC North title.
Jets' Ryan to return in 2014
Rex Ryan will return to the New York Jets as head coach in 2014. Ryan said Sunday he was told prior to the game he would be back.
Panthers claim NFC South title, first-round playoff bye
ATLANTA - The Carolina Panthers head to the playoffs as NFC South champions. They'll be bringing a ferocious pass rush with them.
Vikings close Metrodome with win over Lions
MINNEAPOLIS -- Rookie Cordarrelle Patterson ended his first NFL season by running for one touchdown and catching another as the Minnesota Vikings ended their time in the Metrodome with a 14-13 victory over the Detroit Lions on Sunday.
Bears WR Bennett inactive vs. Packers
Bears receiver Earl Bennett has been declared inactive for Sunday’s game against the Packers at Soldier Field that will determine the NFC North champions.
Texans secure No. 1 draft pick in 2014
With their 14th consecutive loss to end the season, the Houston Texans are officially on the clock with the top pick in the 2014 NFL Draft.
Video: Ditka dozes during ESPN pregame show
It's been a busy month for Mike Ditka, which may explain why the Bears icon apparently needed to catch up on his sleep Sunday during ESPN's "Sunday NFL Countdown" show.
Lions' Johnson inactive; may need knee surgery
ESPN.com reports: Doctors are recommending that Lions receiver Calvin Johnson undergo arthroscopic surgery on his sprained knee during the offseason to alleviate swelling and clean out loose bodies.
Report: Seahawks' Harvin may go on IR
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Percy Harvin may be headed to injured reserve, NFL Network reported Sunday.
Biggs: No excuses left for Cutler and Bears
Before the Bears turned the tide against Brett Favre near the end of his run with the Packers as Lovie Smith's defense found regular success in the rivalry, the organization talked about one day finding a quarterback to compete in the NFC North.
Haugh: Aikman appreciates Rodgers' situation
When Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman broke his left collarbone in the second game of the 1998 season, he missed five Cowboys games over the next 50 days.
Trestman nurtures Bears' band of brothers
When the game clock finally showed the Bears the only shred of brotherly love Philadelphia had to offer last Sunday, they retreated to their locker room to assess the damage.
Bowen: Post should work to Jeffery in red zone
The Bears will see some Cover-4 from the Packers defense inside the red zone and that creates opportunities for quarterback Jay Cutler to target wide receiver Alshon Jeffery on the post route off the "dino" stem.
Packers WR Cobb activated, questionable
The Green Bay Packers activated wide receiver Randall Cobb from injured reserve/designated to return on Saturday after the team arrived in Chicago for Sunday's game against the Bears.
Bears FB Fiammetta gets 2-year extension
The Bears and fullback Tony Fiammetta on Saturday finalized a two-year contract extension through 2015, the team announced.
EA Sports' Madden 25: Bears vs. Packers
Playoff berth and division title intertwined with one of sport's great blood rivalries. Aaron Rodgers's first start since Week 9.
Vikings RB Peterson ruled out for Sunday
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Despite being listed as doubtful on Friday's injury report for Sunday's season finale against the Detroit Lions, the Minnesota Vikings downgraded Adrian Peterson to out in a Saturday update.
O'Brien favorite to be Texans' coach
Penn State coach Bill O'Brien is the favorite to be the next coach of the Houston Texans, and the two sides are working out a contract, ESPN reported Saturday.
Bear Download: Wiederer and Campbell's prediction Friday
Tribune's Bears writers analyze Sunday's Bears-Packers game.
Marshall, Forte going pro bowling
Coming off a startling 54-11 road loss to the Eagles last weekend, the Bears get one final shot at redemption. On Sunday at Soldier Field the Packers will visit with the NFC North championship on the line. With kickoff approaching, here's our snapshot look at the game.
Mitchell: Hester's last shot with Bears?
Devin Hester and Deion Sanders have been exchanging text messages recently.
Video: Hester wants to 'retire as a Bear'
Veteran record-setting kick returner Devin Hester, in the last year of his contract, would like a new deal and he says: "I want to retire as a Bear."
Bears season boils down to Sunday against Packers
The Bears understand the most important dynamic of Sunday's game against the Packers: They're one victory away from claiming the NFC North title.
Bears kicker Gould inks new deal through 2017
At the end of his eighth productive season for the Bears, kicker Robbie Gould wanted it known that he had little desire to continue his career elsewhere. The Bears, in turn, reciprocated with a generous assessment of what they think Gould is worth.
Bears' Forte, Marshall selected to Pro Bowl
The NFL is in the process of revealing all of its Pro Bowl selections. And the Bears have two offensive playmakers who have received the invite.
Packers' Cobb to be evaluated Saturday; Matthews has surgery
The Green Bay Packers already know they will get quarterback Aaron Rodgers back for Sunday's showdown for the NFC North title against the Chicago Bears, and Rodgers might have wide receiver Randall Cobb in his arsenal.
WR Bennett still away from Bears, questionable for Sunday
Chicago Bears receiver Earl Bennett missed Friday’s practice in Lake Forest, and he remains away from the team dealing with a private family matter. Bennett has not been with the team since Sunday's loss to the Eagles in Philadelphia and coach Marc Trestman is currently labeling the sixth-year receiver as “questionable” to return for Sunday’s game against the Packers at Soldier Field.
Packers prepare for Bears: 'This is a completely new game'
GREEN BAY — Minutes after the Bears were demolished 54-11 by the Eagles on Sunday night, ruining an opportunity to clinch the NFC North, coach Marc Trestman said coaches would review the game film and then toss it in the trash.
Cowboys' Romo has surgery, out for season
Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett said Friday that quarterback Tony Romo had season-ending back surgery.
Sunday looms as potential Bears finale for many
The Bears are preparing to embark on a bit of a chaotic offseason with a roster overhaul imminent. Of the 53 players on the active roster plus the five on injured reserve, 30 have contracts that expire in March.
Sunday really could be Cutler's final exam
Jay Cutler wants to come at this the right way — with the proper measure of perspective and calm.
There is no shortage of candidates for NFL coach-of-year honors
They are scorching-hot as NFL coaches.
Rodgers' return lifts the Packers' spirit
GREEN BAY — Packers guard T.J. Lang was driving to Lambeau Field on Thursday morning bracing himself for bad news.
Haugh: Bears need more than Cutler to beat Packers
At the risk of making my computer wonder if it was hacked, duty compels me to report Jay Cutler connected logically during a news conference Thursday at Halas Hall.
Bowen: Expect Rodgers to work deep vertically
With Aaron Rodgers back in the lineup for the Packers, the Bears defense has to prep for deep, inside vertical concepts off play action versus their nickel pressure schemes Sunday at Soldier Field.
Bears defenders brace for return of Rodgers
Bears defenders have been running in circles trying to contain the likes of reserve quarterbacks Kellen Clemens of the Rams and Matt Cassel of the Vikings.
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