For Nagy, playoff run with Bears comes after long rise
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — One more victory to finish the regular season was in the books and that meant the party was on at “Club Dub.” The Chicago Bears […]
4 wild-card games, all should be close
The competitive balance in NFL 2018 is such that it would be no surprise if any — or all — of the visitors win on wild-card weekend to begin the […]
Watt, Texans clinch south to finish 11-5 after 0-3 start
HOUSTON (AP) — After the Houston Texans fell to 0-3 with a loss at home to the New York Giants on Sept. 23, they appeared to be headed for a […]
Barring ties, NFC playoff picture is clear, AFC more muddled
Barring ties in Week 17 — and there are some wild scenarios should certain games end in draws Sunday — the road to the playoffs is quite straight in the […]
Vikings inch closer to playoff spot with win over Lions
DETROIT (AP) — Kirk Cousins threw a 44-yard Hail Mary to Kyle Rudolph as time expired in the first half to put the Minnesota Vikings ahead and they beat the […]
Bears, Texans give last-place teams hope for 2019
There’s hope in 2019 for the Jaguars, Raiders, Giants and other teams who will finish last in the division this year. The Chicago Bears (10-4) already won the NFC North […]
Cook is back, rushes for career high in Vikings win
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With a new play caller in place, the Minnesota Vikings recommitted to running the ball. And Dalvin Cook proved again his capability, when healthy, of taking over […]
Bears clinch NFC North, eliminate Packers from playoff contention
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bears clinched the NFC North and helped knock Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers out of playoff contention. They could not have asked for […]
Bears’ sweet scenario: Clinch North, beat Packers to do it
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Clinch the NFC North championship and beat a heated rival to do it? The Chicago Bears couldn’t have asked for a sweeter scenario. That’s exactly […]
Skidding Packers face steep climb to reach playoffs
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Another close loss on the road left the Green Bay Packers in a huge hole when it comes to their flickering postseason hopes. Quarterback Aaron […]