The Bears took over sole possession of first place in the NFC North on Sunday, improving their record to 7-3, half a game ahead of the 6-3-1 Packers and a full game ahead of the 6-4 Lions.

The Bears forced the Vikings into two turnovers, extending their league-leading turnover margin and continuing to prove they're not the same outfit we've seen over the last few years. Chicago improved to 7-3 and will host the Pittsburgh Steelers next week.

Beating Minnesota on the road did little to convince many in the NFL or in Vegas that the Bears are playoff-bound even while they sit alone atop the NFC North.

The Chicago Bears have sole possession of first place in the NFC North after the Detroit Lions' loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

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A wild Week 11 has the Chicago Bears in sole possession of first place in the division under first-year head coach Ben Johnson. The last time Chicago was in first place this late in a season was 2018, the last time the Bears won the NFC North.

The Chicago Bears were on the ropes late against the Minnesota Vikings but found a way to win, so they sneak ahead of the Packers. Chicago leads the NFC North at least for right now. The Detroit Lions play on Sunday night against the Philadelphia Eagles and they are also in front of the Packers.