NFL power rankings, Week 16: Broncos fall, Titans surge

Nov 27, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) passes during the second half against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Tennessee won 27-21. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) passes during the second half against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Tennessee won 27-21. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 18, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard (24) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the second half at Soldier Field. Green Bay defeats Chicago 30-27. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard (24) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the second half at Soldier Field. Green Bay defeats Chicago 30-27. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /

Previous: . Chicago Bears. 28. team. 57. Chicago gave the Packers its best shot, but it was not enough to hold off Aaron Rodgers. Matt Barkley and Jordan Howard led a 17-point comeback in the fourth quarter, but another late hail mary throw by Rodgers set up the game winning field goal in Chicago. Matt Barkley may not be the future in Chicago, but he’s certainly improved from his days in Philadelphia coming out of USC. Barkley threw two touchdowns, but the three interceptions were the ultimate difference for the Bears. Having Alshon Jeffery back doesn’t hurt either, as the star receiver had six catches and a touchdown in his return from a four-game suspension. <p>Next Week: Chicago hosts the Redskins for the home finale at Soldier Field. Washington is making a playoff push late thanks to Kirk Cousins and the defense, presenting a tough match up for John Fox. With Fox most likely coaching in his last game at Soldier Field, you know the pressure to compete hard will be on.</p> <p>Draft talk: Quarterback is the major question for Chicago, who needs to cut the cord with Jay Cutler sooner rather than later. This upcoming draft is not the best year to find a franchise quarterback, however the Bears can not wait. Unless they hire Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, and trade for Jimmy Garoppolo, Chicago needs to focus on finding their next quarterback come April.</p>. 3-11