The Chicago Bears (3-9) will host the Green Bay Packers (4-8) in the final game between the two division rivals this year. The Bears are on a five-game losing streak, and the Packers have lost six of seven a year after playing in a NFC divisional game.
The biggest storyline centers around quarterback Justin Fields, who looks poised to return to the lineup against Green Bay. Fields was a full participant in Thursday’s practice, which means, barring a setback, he should get the start Sunday. With that and the weakness of Green Bay’s defense, Chicago might have a chance to win and end a seven-game losing streak to the Packers.
Here are three reasons to be optimistic as Chicago takes on Green Bay in Week 13.