Chicago Bears surge as Ben Johnson transforms the franchise—are they this season’s most dangerous playoff sleeper? Tony Wiggins and kevin Oestreicher break down Chicago’s heart-stopping overtime win against Green Bay behind Caleb Williams’ clutch throws, while local experts examine the team’s buy-in under Johnson and what’s elevating the Bears above NFC North expectations.

Key discussions feature Detroit Lions’ unraveling after crucial coordinator losses, Green Bay Packers’ costly mistakes, and San Francisco 49ers’ resilience despite injuries—highlighting Brock Purdy’s offensive explosion and the Coach of the Year buzz around Kyle Shanahan. The conversation shifts to looming shakeups for the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers as both teams search for answers amid late-season woes. Who’s truly built to make a run, and which legendary franchises must now hit reset? Don’t miss this fast-paced, no-nonsense NFL analysis.

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