The NFL season is an evolving state of affairs, and week 12 finds your Chicago Bears at 7-3 and alone in first place in the NFC North. The simple fact that those words could be true as December nears is indicative of the massive impact Ben Johnson and his coaching staff have made at Soldier Field. But can the Bears keep it going this week against the current AFC North Pittsburgh Steelers?

In this weekly series, I’ll be featuring one player from each team on each side of the ball who I believe to be integral to their respective team’s success. It’s not always about the quarterback or superstar defensive players like Myles Garrett and T.J. Watt. Importance is all relative, and while the “star” players are obviously important each week, this series will also highlight some of the other guys.

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