Do not look now, but the Chicago Bears are officially in the hunt for the 2023 NFL playoffs. Matt Eberflus has helped rally the team to a 5-4 record over the last nine weeks. This includes the team's first back-to-back wins under Eberflus and two wins over the NFC North.

Ryan Poles has helped turn things around with his trade for Montez Sweat. Sweat has helped transform this defense from a bottom-feeder to nearly elite. With the Chicago Bears current winning streak coupled with their weak schedule over the next four games, it is possible that the Bears win out, leading to a 9-8 finish.

That record could actually be good enough for the Bears to sneak into the playoffs. Depending on how far Justin Fields and DJ Moore help push this team, their recent success could negatively affect their 2024 NFL Draft pick. Just how low will the team likely drop?