NFL Power Rankings: Panthers rise, Patriots fall in Week 13

Nov 26, 2015; Green Bay, WI, USA; Chicago Bears running back Jeremy Langford (33) carries the ball against the Green Bay Packers during the second half for a NFL game on Thanksgiving at Lambeau Field. The Bears defeat the Packers 17-13. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

11. CHICAGO BEARS (5-6)

Last week: 13
Change: +2

We found out pretty quickly what John Fox thought about the Packers’ Thanksgiving party for Brett Favre. In walked the Bears and out they strolled with a victory at Lambeau Field. In tough, rainy and windy conditions for both teams, it was the Bears defense that stood up and made the big plays.

In Week 1, the two teams were battling out a close game right into the fourth quarter, but a Jay Cutler interception killed off the Bears’ hopes. This time around, it was Aaron Rodgers to get picked, and the Bears were able to shutout the Packers in the second half to pick up the shock victory.

At 5-6, the Bears will need to be nearly perfect from here on out to have a shot at the postseason. But the schedule makes it possible. Up next is two home games with San Francisco and Washington, and they finish off at home to Detroit. The way Chicago is playing, don’t count them out.

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