Matt Nagy Says Bears Aren't Considering Resting Starters vs. 49ers
The Bears could still clinch the second seed in the NFC with a bit of help
By James Neveau ••
Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy dismisses talk of potentially resting starters in Week 16 against the 49ers.
The Chicago Bears have already locked up the NFC North title and a playoff spot, but that doesn’t mean that head coach Matt Nagy is ready to give his players a break before the postseason.
Speaking to media on Wednesday afternoon at Halas Hall, Nagy said that the Bears will not be resting their starters in the Week 16 game against the San Francisco 49ers, and that the team will continue to fight for playoff seeding.
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Khalil Mack warms up before the Bears' Week 15 game against the Packers.
Jordan Howard catches a ball in warm-ups before Sunday's game against the Packers.
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CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 16: Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers warms up prior to the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on December 16, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 16: Kyle Fuller #23 and Mitchell Trubisky #10 of the Chicago Bears hug prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on December 16, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 16: Jordan Howard #24 of the Chicago Bears carries the football against Eddie Pleasant #35 of the Green Bay Packers in the first quarter at Soldier Field on December 16, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 16: Khalil Mack #52 of the Chicago Bears warms up prior to the game Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on December 16, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 16: Tarik Cohen #29 of the Chicago Bears runs the football against Kentrell Brice #29 of the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on December 16, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 16: Adam Shaheen #87 of the Chicago Bears completes the pass in the second quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on December 16, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 16: Blake Martinez #50 of the Green Bay Packers tackles Taquan Mizzell #33 of the Chicago Bears in the first quarter at Soldier Field on December 16, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 16: Head coach Matt Nagy of the Chicago Bears stands on the sidelines in the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on December 16, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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“It’s not even in the world of consideration for us,” he said. “We’re trying to win.”
The Bears currently sit at 10-4 on the season, and are one game behind the Los Angeles Rams for the second seed in the NFC. If they are able to move into a tie with the Rams, they would secure a first round bye in the playoffs by virtue of their Week 14 win over Los Angeles at Soldier Field.
The Bears took things very cautiously with their starters during the preseason, benching players like Mitchell Trubisky for the team’s final two exhibition contests. They will apparently be starting most of their key players when they head to the Bay Area to take on the 49ers on Sunday afternoon, with kick-off scheduled for 3:05 p.m.
