What was seen as inevitable just hours prior became official late Sunday afternoon when the Minnesota Vikings defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 39-10, officially eliminating the Chicago Bears from playoff contention.
After losing to the Green Bay Packers 21-13 earlier in the day, the Bears needed losses from both the Vikings and the Los Angeles Rams to have any chance at the postseason entering Week 16. With the Vikings’ big win on the road, the Bears will be playing for pride next week when the face the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football.
Depending on what happens next week, however, the Bears could still play spoiler when they face the Vikings in the regular season finale. Minnesota has yet to clinch a playoff spot.
