The Chicago Bears are on a roll. They have reeled off five consecutive wins, and the most impressive victory was their 24-15 Black Friday triumph over the Philadelphia Eagles on the road.

Beating the defending Super Bowl champions at this point in the season is a major statement. There is no doubt that the rest of the league will take the Bears seriously from this point forward. However, the greatest thing that can come from that clear victory is the confidence that the Bears have in themselves.

Chicago had waited until the last moments of the fourth quarter to beat struggling teams like the Cincinnati Bengals, New York Giants and the Minnesota Vikings. The Bears won those games based on their skill and execution, but they also received the breaks needed to execute at the right moment.

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