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Matt Williamson looks at which teams are only a strong draft away from competing in their respective divisions. One franchise is the Chicago Bears, which would benefit from the addition of another linebacker.

Story | Conversation | March 26, 2013

numberFire takes an early look at how the playoff field could look next season and which teams have the most work to do in free agency to get there.

Story | Conversation | February 04, 2013

William Cohen of ESPN Stats & Info breaks down the 10 most pivotal Super Bowl plays since 2001 by looking at the drastic swings in win probability.

Story | Conversation | January 28, 2013

Pro Football Focus scrutinizes the Bears' roster to see where Chicago's new coach, Marc Trestman, should turn his attention first. The evidence seems to focus squarely on the offense.

Story | Conversation | January 16, 2013

Vince Verhei examines the holes that the Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants must fix if they want to make the playoffs in 2013.

Story | Conversation | January 08, 2013

Gary Horton explains four key factors for the Chicago Bears as they take on the Detroit Lions in Week 17, including the need to run quick-developing passing plays on offense.

Story | Conversation | December 28, 2012

ESPN Insider's Week 17 NFL Playoff Predictor, powered by numberFire, reveals that the Chicago Bears and Washington Redskins are projected to claim the NFC's final two playoff spots.

Story | Conversation | December 24, 2012

ESPN Insider's Week 16 NFL Playoff Predictor, powered by numberFire, reveals that the New York Giants now project to miss the playoffs, while the Minnesota Vikings push into the postseason field.

Story | Conversation | December 18, 2012

Todd McShay's first mock draft for 2013 features defensive linemen everywhere and more than a few surprises at other positions.

Story | Conversation | December 12, 2012

Herm Edwards writes that the once-mighty Chicago Bears must fix some major holes to make the playoffs and have any shot at postseason success. Specifically, QB Jay Cutler and the O-line need to step up while the defense has to force more turnovers.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2012

ESPN Insider's Week 15 NFL Playoff Predictor, powered by numberFire, reveals that the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Redskins are gaining ground on the final wild-card spot in the NFC.

Story | Conversation | December 11, 2012

Pro Football Focus examines three potential NFL playoff teams with varying levels of momentum heading into the final weeks of the regular season. Are the Bengals, 'Boys and Colts hot or not?

Story | Conversation | December 10, 2012

Football Outsiders breaks down the NFC wild-card race, explaining why the Seattle Seahawks and Chicago Bears are likely to make the postseason.

Story | Conversation | December 10, 2012

Matt Williamson writes that the Washington Redskins' playoff hopes rest with the health of Robert Griffin III.

Story | Conversation | December 09, 2012

Eric Karabell outlines his sneaky pickups for Week 14, including Ryan Grant and Alshon Jeffery.

Blog | Conversation | December 07, 2012

ESPN Insider's Week 14 NFL Playoff Predictor, powered by numberFire, reveals that the Cincinnati Bengals and Washington Redskins are gaining ground on the final wild-card spots.

Story | Conversation | December 04, 2012