Jan 09

NFC North

Dan Wiederer: At a landmark moment in Bears history, team leaders need to raise the bar above ‘good enough’

CHICAGO — The time was ticking away Sunday at Lambeau Field. On the third quarter. On the Chicago Bears season. On the opportunity to punctuate a late-season run of success with a statement upset of the rival Green Bay Packers. This was it, a seemingly momentous game for the Bears. And here, in the season’s penultimate quarter, was another moment inside that moment, a potential Bears response drive that had moved toward midfield. On second-and-4 from their 44-yard line, Justin Fields and the offense had an opening to be bold, a chance to reclaim momentum. A potential shot play was dialed up, w…

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