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Three takeaways from Green Bay Packers’ victory over Chicago Bears

By Freddie Boston

Dec 18, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Ty Montgomery (88) is congratulated for scoring a touchdown by quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) during the second half against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Green Bay won 30-27. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Ty Montgomery (88) is congratulated for scoring a touchdown by quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) during the second half against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Green Bay won 30-27. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /
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What did we learn from the Green Bay Packers’ 30-27 victory over the Chicago Bears?

Make that four wins on the bounce since Aaron Rodgers famously claimed the Packers could run the table. Should they make good on his promise, you’ll be looking at the NFC North champions.

Following the Detroit Lions’ loss to the New York Giants, two more wins would seal an unlikely division title for the once 4-6 Packers. One of those victories would be at Detroit in Week 17.

Should the Lions lose again to the NFC-leading Cowboys next week, the Packers would enter the season finale in first place with victory over the Vikings on Christmas Eve. Four weeks ago the Packers were considered candidates for a top-10 draft pick. Now people are talking Super Bowl.

Getting hot at the right time is a recipe for postseason success. Without a truly dominant team in the NFC this year (yes, that includes the 12-2 Cowboys), why can’t these Packers go all the way?

Maybe that’s getting a little far ahead of ourselves. Let’s look back at Sunday’s late victory at Chicago. What did we learn from the game?

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