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Brad Biggs: Dominant defense gives Bears chance at a deep playoff run

CHICAGO - With the NFL on pace to shatter scoring records this season, it's good to know defense can still rule the day.

With the Bears playing a schedule that hasn't served up a lot of tough draws in recent weeks, the Sunday night showdown with the Rams at Soldier Field had been anticipated for much of the Bears season. It was just the third time since 2000 that the Bears played at home in December with both teams at least four games above .500.

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