Bears Beat Ravens to Clinch Playoff Berth

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The Chicago Bears hosted the Baltimore Ravens, going into the game with a record of 9-6 and needing a victory to ensure a spot in the 2021 NFL Playoffs. The snow was coming down hard for this late December matchup.

The final game of the regular season saw rookie Joe Montana post a high accuracy, though low yardage game. The Bears' QB completed 16 out of 18 passes for an 88% completion percentage, but only got 155 yards for his efforts. His one touchdown was to WR Scotty Miller on a deep crossing route.

The Bears' running game was mostly held in check with David Montgomery going for only 39 yards on 12 attempts. Tarik Cohen broke his ribs and is out for the playoffs, but he was able to get a 33 yards on only 3 attempts and one TD.

The Bears' number one rated defense bent more than normal, allowing 173 passing yards and 140 rushing yards. Though they were able to hold the Ravens to 14 points because of two interceptions, one by Kyle Fuller on a deep ball down the right sideline and one in the endzone by Roquan Smith. Chicago's lone sack was by slot cornerback Chris Claybrooks as Raven's QB Jackson scrabbled out of pressure to his left and failed to make it back to the line of scrimmage.

Ending with a score of 14-17, the Chicago Bears' win pushes them into wildcard week of the playoffs.