The
49ers remain two up in the loss column on Seattle in the NFC West and don't rely on their quarterback play that much. They can live without Smith. The
Giants are used to second-half drama. It's what they do
The
Bears are the team to worry about most here. They have the
Packers coming fast in the rearview mirror and a brutal schedule coming up, with five straight games against winning teams. Chicago relies on Cutler's big arm to overcome inadequacies on its offensive line. Cutler's concussion hurt the
Bears' chances to beat Houston on Sunday night, and it could have repercussions in the NFC playoff race for weeks to come.
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