5 NFL teams that must win in Week 15

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 25: Tyler Lockett #16 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers in the third quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 25, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

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CHICAGO, IL – DECEMBER 09: Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky (10) throws the football in action during an NFL game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Chicago Bears on December 09, 2018 at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

2. Chicago Bears

Like the Cowboys, the Bears have surprised many people this season and are on the brink of winning the NFC North over the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers. Coming into the year, the Bears were 100-1 favorites to win the Super Bowl, as of last week, they are now 20-1. That is a drastic improvement for a team that did not even look like it would make playoffs heading into the season.

Obviously, a huge part of the Bear’s success is their defense, but the offense has more than carried its weight. Matt Nagy deserves a ton of credit for what he has done with this team and should be considered for coach of the year honors.

The Bears can clinch the division title and a playoff berth with a win over the Packers. We all remember what happened the last time these two met, but things are much different now than they were then. With the division on the line, in front of the home fans, the Bears have to get the job done.

After their dismantling of the Rams last week, the Bears seem like the real deal and could challenge for a Super Bowl. It all begins this week by earning their spot in the playoffs. Look for the Bears defense to stifle the Packers and their struggling offense, although Aaron Rodgers should never be underestimated.

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