The Chicago Bears have carved out a solitary lead in the NFC North, thanks to their narrow 19-17 win over the Vikings. With the Lions and Packers fielding strong teams, the division is looking more competitive than ever.
However, when it comes to standing alone at the top, the Bears are reaping the benefits of a crucial Sunday afternoon victory. The subsequent losses from both the Lions and the Packers have not only dropped them below the Bears in the standings but also sent shockwaves throughout their respective seasons.
While some may see this as an anomaly, for the Bears, it's all about the present moment. Coach Ben Johnson recently stated that they're "midseason right now" – a mindset that has helped them stay focused on the task at hand: winning each game as it comes. The fact remains that the Bears boast seven victories thus far, which is more than any other team in the NFC North.
As for their upcoming matchup against the Steelers, both with and without quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the Bears are primed to capitalize on this momentum. With a division title at stake, Sunday's showdown looks poised to be an electrifying encounter that could decide the fate of the NFC North – or at least leave it hanging in the balance.
However, when it comes to standing alone at the top, the Bears are reaping the benefits of a crucial Sunday afternoon victory. The subsequent losses from both the Lions and the Packers have not only dropped them below the Bears in the standings but also sent shockwaves throughout their respective seasons.
While some may see this as an anomaly, for the Bears, it's all about the present moment. Coach Ben Johnson recently stated that they're "midseason right now" – a mindset that has helped them stay focused on the task at hand: winning each game as it comes. The fact remains that the Bears boast seven victories thus far, which is more than any other team in the NFC North.
As for their upcoming matchup against the Steelers, both with and without quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the Bears are primed to capitalize on this momentum. With a division title at stake, Sunday's showdown looks poised to be an electrifying encounter that could decide the fate of the NFC North – or at least leave it hanging in the balance.
. You got these teams, all trying to stand out from the pack, but in the end, it's really about who can adapt and pivot quickly. The Bears are saying they're 'midseason right now', that's like saying 'we're not done playing yet'... sounds familiar? 
Like how we got our midterm elections approaching, and all these parties trying to get ahead of the game. Meanwhile, you've got these other teams, Lions and Packers, and they're getting dropped because they didn't respond quickly enough to the changing landscape. It's like the old 'check on your campaign promises' thing 
... do they deliver? Will they step up their game? Only time will tell! 
i mean, who needs momentum when you've got a bunch of injured players and a QB who's still trying to find his footing? they'll probably get blown out 30-10 and that's just the way it is 
Like what's going on with the Lions and Packers? Are they really that bad or did they just have some bad days? And Rodgers is out for the Steelers game too, how much of a difference will that make? Can anyone take down the Bears now? 
! I mean, who would've thought they'd take the lead in the NFC North? That win over the Vikings was HUGE for them. The Lions and Packers are still reeling from their losses and that's got to give the Bears some momentum going into their game against the Steelers 
. Ben Johnson's "midseason right now" vibe is so on point - it's all about staying present and focusing on each game as a winnable one. I'm loving the fact that they're on top with 7 wins, more than anyone else in the NFC North! 
This matchup against the Steelers could be EPIC 
, especially if Aaron Rodgers is still out. Bring it on! 
and now they're reaping the benefits... meanwhile, the rest of the nfc north is still trying to figure out how to keep up with them 
, but seriously, seven wins ain't nothing to sneeze at 
. I mean, come on guys, can't we all just have a civil discussion about football without having to navigate all that nonsense? 
I'm loving how the Bears are taking their current winning streak and running with it! 7 wins is a big deal, especially when you're still got a tough road ahead. It's like they're playing with confidence now... if they can keep that up, who knows? They might just be able to run the table in the NFC North this year 
. And omg, I love how Coach Ben Johnson is keeping it chill about the whole thing too - "midseason right now" is such a great attitude to have! 
they're playing some amazing football and their momentum is unstoppable 
and I love how he's keeping it real, 'midseason' and all that 
they're riding high and there's no stopping them now 
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. I think Coach Johnson's mindset is key here - focusing on the present moment and taking it one game at a time really makes sense for them. And now with the Steelers coming up, I'm super stoked to see how they'll handle the pressure 
now let's see how they do against the steelers this week 
and i think thats what separates them from the lions and packers who are still dealing with some tough losses 
any way, its gonna be a wild ride for nfc north fans next week 