The Bears did their part to make the playoffs by beating the Saints on Thursday, but there were a number of games on Sunday that also meant a lot to Chicago's hopes. Here's how Bears fans might have reacted to this week's developments.
- Falcons fly
Tampa Bay could have put Atlanta (left) in a tie with the Bears. Instead, the Buccaneers make like pirates and walk the plank in a13-10 loss on the road. Now, both are ahead of the Bears.
- Bernard blows up
The Bears needed the Vikings to lose. Instead, ex-Bears receiver Bernard Berrian has a huge day to lead Minnesota over NFC West champ Arizona.
Skinned
Washington could have stayed in the playoff hunt with a win at Cincinnati. Instead, the Redskins become only the second team to lose to the Bengals.
Lowly Lions
The Lions, NFC North doormats, fall to 0-14 as their march to history continues. The fact that it's Detroit just caps it off.
Green Bay blues
The Bears' hated rivals, the Packers, are knocked out of playoff consideration by Jacksonville. It's not always sunny in Florida, apparently.
- Brett the hitman
Former Packers QB Brett Favre (left) and his New York Jets stayed in a first-place tie in the AFC East. Sure, it doesn't affect the Bears directly, but you know if he faces Chicago in the playoffs, Favre will have a feast.
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