After dropping consecutive games, to the Packers and Vikings, their 8-7 record is one game behind the Los Angeles Rams for first place in the NFC West — their only path to a playoff spot — and the Rams already own a win over them. So, even winning their last two games may not be enough without a little help.

The Chicago Bears will try to avoid making history for the second time in three years when they meet the Seattle Seahawks at Soldier Field.