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5 NFL teams that must win in Week 10

By Thomas Wheaton

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 10: Marcus Peters #22 of the Los Angeles Rams warms up prior to their game against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on September 10, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 10: Marcus Peters #22 of the Los Angeles Rams warms up prior to their game against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on September 10, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, IL – OCTOBER 28: Mitchell Trubisky #10 of the Chicago Bears looks to pass during a game against the New York Jets at Soldier Field on October 28, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Jets 24-10. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – OCTOBER 28: Mitchell Trubisky #10 of the Chicago Bears looks to pass during a game against the New York Jets at Soldier Field on October 28, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Jets 24-10. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

4. Chicago Bears

The Bears have been one of the best stories this season that nobody is really paying attention to, well except maybe Bears and Raiders fans. After acquiring Khalil Mack from the Raiders prior to the season starting, the Bears turned themselves into contenders. However, being in a division with the Packers and Vikings is never easy, and consequently the Bears have been forgotten about.

Well, albeit quietly, the Bears have climbed to the top of the NFC North with a 5-3 record, slightly better than the Vikings mark of 5-3-1. This week the Bears are at home to face the lowly Detroit Lions, who sit at the bottom of the division with a 3-5 record.

Mitchell Trubisky has taken a step forward in his second season as the signal caller, but he still leaves a lot to be desired. Head Coach Matt Nagy has done a terrific job with his group in Chicago, bringing a fresh offensive mind to a team that has historically been known for its defense.

As it stands, the Bears have one of the most balanced rosters in the league. They have numerous weapons on offense, including Jordan Howard and Allen Robinson. But the defense is really the specialty, with newcomer Khalil Mack joining Akiem Hicks and Danny Trevathan.

With a win, the Bears push themselves a step closer to earning a spot in the playoffs.