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As foolhardy as the notion appeared when Cole Kmet talked about being in “playoff mode” before the Lions game, the Bears will have a legitimate chance if they can win Sunday — with home games against the Cardinals (3-10) and Falcons (6-7) to follow.
Cornerback Jaylon Johnson could command a hefty extension from the Chicago Bears this coming offseason.
The Detroit Lions were seeking to inch closer to their goal of winning the NFC North. The Chicago Bears had other ideas on Sunday.
Leading by 12 in the fourth quarter — “an oddly similar situation,” linebacker Jack Sanborn acknowledged — the Bears atoned for their collapse against the Lions at Ford Field with three sacks, five tackles for loss and an interception to cap a dominant second half.
They were impressive in all facets against the Lions.