Jay Cutler (6) of the Chicago Bears avoids a tackle by Cliff Avril (92) of the Detroit Lions during a second quarter play at Ford Field on December 30, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. Chicago had kept its playoff hopes alive - but only momentarily. The Bears beat the Detroit Lions 26-24, then were eliminated from postseason contention when the Vikings won 37-34 to earn the final NFC wild card.
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