Overview
- “We’re playing to win this week,” Johnson said, confirming that Chicago will use its healthy starters against Detroit.
- Chicago can finish as the No. 2 or No. 3 seed, with No. 2 clinched by a victory over Detroit or by a Philadelphia loss to Washington.
- The No. 2 seed would bring a wild-card game at Soldier Field against Green Bay, renewing the rivalry for a third time this season.
- If the Bears fall to No. 3, they would open against a tougher NFC West opponent, with possibilities including the 49ers or Rams.
- The game is set for Sunday, Jan. 4 at 4:25 p.m. ET on Fox, featuring a Johnson–Dan Campbell rematch after Detroit’s Week 2 blowout win and with Caleb Williams chasing franchise passing marks.