With a last-gasp victory over the Minnesota Vikings, the Bears notched a fourth-quarter comeback for the fifth time this season. It’s a remarkable record—and one that suggests their winning season might be completely unsustainable.

Ryan Poles was never wrong; he was just early. It's been nearly four years since the Chicago Bears general manager made the bold proclamation during his opening press conference about his team taking the NFC North and never giving it back, a statement that became a punchline for fans over the last few years amidst numerous losing streaks.

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A wild Week 11 has the Chicago Bears in sole possession of first place in the division under first-year head coach Ben Johnson. The last time Chicago was in first place this late in a season was 2018, the last time the Bears won the NFC North.

The Chicago Bears are in first place in the NFC North, and are the three seed of the NFC. @wiltfongjr with the conference standings here:

The interception Nahshon Wright hauled in during the Chicago Bears' 19-17 win over the Minnesota Vikings had way more meaning than just an average takeaway. Wright played with a h

Rodgers, now with the Steelers, got hurt Sunday, and ESPN reported he has "a slight break" in his non-throwing wrist.