5-1 as a game thread starter this year, I'm keeping this going. As I mentioned in the other thread, at the time I'm writing this post (Sunday afternoon), this game could have completely different implications when the Bears kick off depending on how the Lions do in the 2 games they play before this one. Right now: Bears 8-6 Lions 7-6 If the Lions lose twice: With a win the Bears clinch the NFC North. With a loss the Bears still control their own destiny going into week 17 against GB. If the Lions go 1-1: With a win the Bears control their own destiny going into week 17, with a loss the Bears will need a win and Lions loss in week 17 to make the playoffs If the Lions win twice: With a win the Bears are still alive going into week 17, with a loss the Lions win the NFC North and the Bears are eliminated. Eagles might be in a similar desperate frame of mind. With the Cowboys well on their way to winning today, Dallas and Philly will be tied going into week 16. If the Cowboys win next Sunday, the Eagles could also be playing for their playoff lives, as the Cowboys have clinched the tiebreaker over Philly regardless of their game in week 17. So yeah huge game for both teams.