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to beat the Detroit Lions and pick up a victory over an NFC North opponent.As accomplishments go http://www.thebearslockerroom.com/authentic-khalil-mack-jersey , those seem rather modest. Then again, consider their recent history.The division-leading Bears have a chance to check off two more boxes when they host the struggling Lions on Sunday.They have lost nine of the past 10 games against Detroit and have dropped 10 in a row to division opponents heading into their matchup at Soldier Field.Since the start of the 2014 season, Chicago is 4-21 against the NFC North. But these Bears aren't those Bears.Chicago (5-3) hit the halfway mark with its best record in five years and sole possession of the NFC North lead for the first time since 2013. It's a big change for a franchise with four straight last-place finishes. But the Bears have already matched their win total from last year and are making a push for their first playoff appearance since the 2010 team advanced to the NFC championship game."There's just so much ball left," said coach Matt Nagy, in his first season. "For our team, we've won in different ways and we've lost in different ways. I think we've kind of learned different ways to do it. And when you lose, you try to figure out why and how to not let it happen again. When you win, you figure out why and how you can always improve and be better. I like where we're at, but we understand we have a ways to go."Chicago is coming off back-to-back wins over two struggling teams, with a 41-9 blowout at Buffalo after beating the New York Jets at home.Detroit (3-5) has dropped two in a row and last week's 24-9 loss at Minnesota was particularly ugly. Matthew Stafford got sacked 10 times Womens Walter Payton Jersey , and the Lions were held to single digits in points for the first time since a 17-6 loss to the New York Giants on Dec. 18, 2016.They also traded wide receiver Golden Tate to Philadelphia prior to the Vikings game, and they fired special teams coordinator Joe Marciano on Monday night."Definitely have to learn from some of those things that we've done in the past that haven't been up to par or haven't been good enough, and try to minimize those or eliminate them as we go forward," coach Matt Patricia said. "That's the most important thing."Here are some things to know about the matchup:ON THE MENDThe Bears might get star outside linebacker Khalil Mack (ankle) and top receiver Allen Robinson (groin) back from injuries.Both players missed the past two games. But they went through full practices on Wednesday. Tight end Adam Shaheen might also return from a foot injury he suffered in the preseason.ANSAH BACKThe Lions got a boost last week with the return of defensive end Ziggy Ansah.He had a sack in the second quarter that forced the Vikings to settle for a field goal, after missing six games because of a shoulder injury. Having Ansah back means more pressure on the quarterback and maybe better luck stopping the run. The Lions rank 30th in that area."We've just got to set an edge and whoever has got a gap to be in, they've just got to be in there," Ansah said. "Just play fundamental and be able to execute."FAMILIAR FOESThe Bears are about to meet the Lions twice in a 12-day span, with a Thanksgiving matchup at Ford Field and a primetime Sunday game against Minnesota at home in between.This three-game run facing the NFC North comes after four in row against the AFC East. Chicago hasn't played a division team since a 24-23 season-opening loss at Green Bay, when it blew a 20-point lead against an injured Aaron Rodgers.STRUGGLING STAFFORDAfter a solid stretch http://www.thebearslockerroom.com/authentic-jim-mcmahon-jersey , Stafford has struggled a bit the past two weeks with 13 sacks and a 90.3 rating. He had ratings above 100 in each of the previous five games."He's been with the Lions for all of his career and he has a great group of receivers, and for some reason they're not putting games together," Bears cornerback Prince Amukamara said. "But they're still a great team and I know for a fact we won't take them lightly."GETTING OFFENSIVEWhile a defense that ranks fifth overall has gotten much of the credit, the Bears insist their offense is doing its part.Though Trubisky has been wild at times, his rating (96.1) is similar to Stafford's (96.5). Chicago also ranks fifth in the NFL in scoring. After a week of free agency, what is the Bears’ most pressing need right now?"Being who you thought we were since 2005!Log In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsBearsOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Latest NewsThe Bears DenNotesXs and OsSuperfansNFL Free AgencyLatest NewsNotesWhat is the Bears’ top need? New,74commentsAfter a week of free agency, what is the Bears’ most pressing need right now?CDTShareTweetShareShareWhat is the Bears’ top need? Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY SportsWith only two starting positions not under contract when the 2018 season ended, the needs for the 2019 Chicago Bears were fairly cut and dried. Chicago needed to address the starting safety spot opposite Eddie Jackson, and they needed to figure out nickleback. General manager Ryan Pace decided to go outside the team for both positions by picking up safety HaHa Clinton-Dix and nickle Buster Skrine. With those two positions locked up Tarik Cohen Jersey , that leaves the special teams trio of kicker, long snapper, and punter to hash out in the coming weeks, although there are a couple placekickers currently on the roster. But with that being said, does anyone believe the Bears are done adding competition at kicker with only untested Chris Blewitt and Redford Jones signed?Free agent Patrick O’Donnell might be the best punter out there, but considering the Bears tried replacing him the last couple of offseasons, I think they look elsewhere.EDIT: O’Donnell is back on a 2-year deal. Long snapper Patrick Scales, whom they elected not to tender, could come back on a cheaper deal. Aaron Lynch, who just had a solid season as their number three outside linebacker Womens James Daniels Jersey , is an unrestricted free agent, and there has been no chatter about him returning. The Bears also cut Sam Acho, leaving Kylie Fitts and Isaiah Irving as the only returning OLBs, and neither made an impact in 2018. You can check out which players are still unsigned on this Top 103 Free Agent list from SB Nation, but make sure you vote in our poll below for the position you feel is Chicago’s top need right now. This could all change with the next signing, but play along for now.