otto,I'm not a packer hater like many here. I'm indifferent to their success,but,what I will say is,we have everything to play for and the Pack doesn't. I believe we win cuz we have to and we're playing more with a purpose. Still a long shot to get in the playoffs as GB and Minny have to lose two out of their last three games,but,if Chicago beats them then they need to win both the remaining games and anything is possible. Thank goodness coaches are finally playing to Trubisky's strength. Running the ball is the wildcard. Why they got away from it at the beginning of the season is beyond me.
The Packers (9-3) only need to lose against the Bears. We need them to beat the Vikings. Their other games make no difference to the Bears since the Packers are likely the division winner. The Vikings and Rams are the two teams the Bears need to lose while the Bears keep winning to get the last wild card spot.
Bears (7-6) have Packers, Chiefs and Vikings left. A tall order to win all three but that is what it will likely take (10-6). Although if everything fell right they might get in at 9-7. The Vikings game is a must win no matter what.
Vikings (8-4) have Lions, Chargers, Packers and Bears. They could definitely drop one maybe two games besides the Bears game. If they drop two the Bears might even lose one game and still get in but have to beat the Vikings.
If the Bears end up with the same record as the Vikings the Bears would have the tie breaker since they already beat them once.
Rams (7-5) have Seahawks, Cowboys, 49ers and Cardinals. They could easily drop two games still or even three.