This Elimination Options page presents sets of game outcomes ("cases") that result in the Bears losing certain playoff spots. A total of 16 games from week 17 were considered. The list may not contain all possible combinations. When a given set of games eliminates multiple playoff spots the case is listed in the lowest playoff spot only.
Case 1
Bears lose to the Forty-Niners
Case 2
Bears tie the Forty-Niners, and
Seahawks beat or tie the Panthers
No elimination cases were found for this spot
No elimination cases were found for this spot
The Bears cannot win this spot
The Bears cannot win this spot
No elimination cases were found for this spot
The Bears have already won this spot