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Their black jersey looks so beast. Something about the ensemble with the white jersey that just looks off.

I'm a Packers fan, and I just can't stand the thought of losing to the Bears in the NFC Championship. I'm sure Bears fans feel the same way about losing to the Packers. The Bears would have to be slight favorites at home but it's a game that could go any way. As "epic" as it might be, given the rivalry, a loss for either side would be incredibly hard to take. Not to mention how obnoxious the fans of the other team would be.

On the other hand, if your team won... awesome.

The Bears have a better record but are they really better? You decide. Below, I've analyzed all of the Bears and Packers season match ups, given that they played nearly identical schedules. I tried to analyze the two teams not only in terms of "did they win the game" but also in terms of the complete performance, even in defeat. How convincingly or unconvincingly a team loses is another side of the story.

versus Philadelphia: This is a tough one: The Pack beat Philly by 7, the Bears beat them by 5. The Packers didn't have to deal with Michael Vick all game, while the Bears did. However, the Packers did hold Vick off for the win in the end. And the Packers played in Philly, while the Bears at home. I would say The Bears win was still more impressive, given that Vick was in all game.

ADVANTAGE: BEARS

versus Buffalo: The Bears won by a field goal, the Packers slaughtered them. Yes, the Bears were in Buffalo but does that really matter? It's the Bills. You just can't compare these two performances

ADVANTAGE: PACKERS

versus Detroit: The Bears *should* have lost at home to the Lions in week 1. The Bears got a fluke win. Calvin Johnson got gypped, and everyone knows it. The Bears won another close game in Detroit. The Pack lost a close game in Detroit without their starting QB for half the game, and won a similarly close game in Green Bay. This *should* be a draw by all rights, but at the end of the day, the Bears have two Ws and the Pack have 1.

ADVANTAGE: BEARS

versus Washington: The Packers lost by three in overtime in Washington. The Bears lost by three in regulation at home. Pretty easy.

ADVANTAGE: PACKERS

versus Miami: The Packers lost in OT at home. The Bears shut them out on the road. Yes, the Bears were playing the Dolphins third string QB, but the Packers still lost.

ADVANTAGE: BEARS

versus Minnesota: Both teams swept the Vikings and both teams had one blowout game against the Vikings. However, the Bears blowout was with the Vikes 3rd string QB. The Packers blew out Favre's Vikings.

ADVANTAGE: PACKERS

versus New York (Jets): This is a tough one. The Packers vaunted offense was limited to 9 points and Rodgers did not throw a TD pass. The Bears vaunted defense allowed 34 points. However, the Packers shut the Jets out and played them in New York. The won by 9. The Bears won by 4 at home...

ADVANTAGE: PACKERS

versus Dallas: Both teams beat Dallas. The Packers absolutely destroyed Dallas at home. The Bears won by a touchdown in Dallas. However, the Packers were facing Kitna instead of Romo as the Bears did. Kitna is not a bad QB, and Romo is still overrated. It's hard to give the Bears the advantage given the scoreline in the Packer game, but the Bears did beat them on the road with their starter when the Cowboys still thought they had something to play for.

ADVANTAGE: BEARS

versus Atlanta/Carolina and San Francisco/Seattle: The Packers had to face arguably the best team in the NFC on the Road where they are 19-1 under their QB, Matt Ryan. The Bears had to face the worse team in the league in the Panthers. Bears won and Packers lost, but only by a field goal. The Bears lost to the Seahawks at home, the Packers beat the 9ers at home. In summary, the Packers went 1-1 against an amazing team and a bad team, the Bears went 1-1 against a bad team and a terrible team for their "grab bag" games that the other opponent did not have to face.

ADVANTAGE: PACKERS

versus New England: The Packers went into Foxborough where the Patriots haven't lost in almost 30 games played, and gave the NFL's best team a run for their money in a close loss with their backup QB. The Bears were slaughtered at home with their starting QB.

ADVANTAGE: PACKERS

versus New York: The Bears lost by 2 TDs in New York, the Packers destroyed the Giants at home. The home field advantage can't be thought of as a huge difference maker here. Pretty clear cut.

ADVANTAGE: PACKERS

versus Each Other: The Packers and Bears played two close games and split the difference. Therefore, it's a push

ADVANTAGE: NEITHER

All indicators seem to point to the Packers, despite their inferior record, being the better team. We must not also forget that the Packers are without Grant, Finely and their slew of defensive starters.

I think both teams are good but the Packers are better. What do you think?

What do you think? Try to be as objective as possible. Don't let your own fandom or current playoff results get you away from being objective. I think they are...

New Orleans Saints: Perpetual underdogs who finally came into success. Brees is likable. Kind of became (as much as I hate phrase) 'America's Team; after Katrina. Their SB win was a 'feel-good' story.

Green Bay Packers: Small town team (can almost fit the entire town in the stadium), owned by the fans and not a billionaire, good history.

Detroit Lions: At the very least, they're so pathetic it's just impossible to hate them.

It's kind of hip-hoppy and it has some clapping in it? It's driving me crazy!

I just don't get it. He's their number one back and he played the least? He saw a little bit of action in the 4th quarter.

I don't have measuring tape so it's hard for me to judge.

Doesn't it seem like this is always the story with Wisconsin? They go into the season unranked and unheralded yet always seem to perform and make the NCAA. This year they were unranked going in and now are at 11-2 and opened Big Ten play with a win over #13 Minnesota.

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It seems like a lot of people are on the Michael Vick bandwagon this year.

I know there are inevitable pro bowl snubs every year, but this is ridiculous.

What Peyton has done this season is still admirable, but he simply does not deserve to be in there over Cassel. 17 picks to 5? "Come on, Man!"

Rodgers has better numbers than Ryan. And while Ryan has shown he can be tepid without his run game, Rodgers has played lights out without one all season. Heck, Rodgers IS the Packers run game. "Come on, man!"

I really like the look of Stu Holden for Bolton.

It just seems like the cheese thing is something that people make fun of Wisconsin/The Packers for.

Ummmm.... Cheese is delicious. Are you people crazy?

The Bears have a better record but are they really better? You decide. Below, I've analyzed all of the Bears and Packers season match ups, given that they played nearly identical schedules. I tried to analyze the two teams not only in terms of "did they win the game" but also in terms of the complete performance, even in defeat. How convincingly or unconvincingly a team loses is another side of the story.

versus Philadelphia: This is a tough one: The Pack beat Philly by 7, the Bears beat them by 5. The Packers didn't have to deal with Michael Vick all game, while the Bears did. However, the Packers did hold Vick off for the win in the end. And the Packers played in Philly, while the Bears at home. I would say The Bears win was still more impressive, given that Vick was in all game.

ADVANTAGE: BEARS

versus Buffalo: The Bears won by a field goal, the Packers slaughtered them. Yes, the Bears were in Buffalo but does that really matter? It's the Bills. You just can't compare these two performances

ADVANTAGE: PACKERS

versus Detroit: The Bears *should* have lost at home to the Lions in week 1. The Bears got a fluke win. Calvin Johnson got gypped, and everyone knows it. The Bears won another close game in Detroit. The Pack lost a close game in Detroit without their starting QB for half the game, and won a similarly close game in Green Bay. This *should* be a draw by all rights, but at the end of the day, the Bears have two Ws and the Pack have 1.

ADVANTAGE: BEARS

versus Washington: The Packers lost by three in overtime in Washington. The Bears lost by three in regulation at home. Pretty easy.

ADVANTAGE: PACKERS

versus Miami: The Packers lost in OT at home. The Bears shut them out on the road. Yes, the Bears were playing the Dolphins third string QB, but the Packers still lost.

ADVANTAGE: BEARS

versus Minnesota: Both teams swept the Vikings and both teams had one blowout game against the Vikings. However, the Bears blowout was with the Vikes 3rd string QB. The Packers blew out Favre's Vikings.

ADVANTAGE: PACKERS

versus New York (Jets): This is a tough one. The Packers vaunted offense was limited to 9 points and Rodgers did not throw a TD pass. The Bears vaunted defense allowed 34 points. However, the Packers shut the Jets out and played them in New York. The won by 9. The Bears won by 4 at home...

ADVANTAGE: PACKERS

versus Dallas: Both teams beat Dallas. The Packers absolutely destroyed Dallas at home. The Bears won by a touchdown in Dallas. However, the Packers were facing Kitna instead of Romo as the Bears did. Kitna is not a bad QB, and Romo is still overrated. It's hard to give the Bears the advantage given the scoreline in the Packer game, but the Bears did beat them on the road with their starter when the Cowboys still thought they had something to play for.

ADVANTAGE: BEARS

versus Atlanta/Carolina and San Francisco/Seattle: The Packers had to face arguably the best team in the NFC on the Road where they are 19-1 under their QB, Matt Ryan. The Bears had to face the worse team in the league in the Panthers. Bears won and Packers lost, but only by a field goal. The Bears lost to the Seahawks at home, the Packers beat the 9ers at home. In summary, the Packers went 1-1 against an amazing team and a bad team, the Bears went 1-1 against a bad team and a terrible team for their "grab bag" games that the other opponent did not have to face.

ADVANTAGE: PACKERS

versus New England: The Packers went into Foxborough where the Patriots haven't lost in almost 30 games played, and gave the NFL's best team a run for their money in a close loss with their backup QB. The Bears were slaughtered at home with their starting QB.

ADVANTAGE: PACKERS

versus New York: The Bears lost by 2 TDs in New York, the Packers destroyed the Giants at home. The home field advantage can't be thought of as a huge difference maker here. Pretty clear cut.

ADVANTAGE: PACKERS

So, of the 11 matchups in the season analyzed the Packers come out with 7 in their favor to the Bears 4. As you can see, I have left out the Packers/Bears series as it has not been finished yet. If the advantage goes to the Bears, they will have 5 tallies to the Packers 6.

All indicators seem to point to the Packers, despite their inferior record, being the better team. We must not also forget that the Packers are without Grant, Finely and their slew of defensive starters.

DISCLAIMER: I'm neither a Patriots or Eagles fan or hater. I'm neutral to both teams.

Both Vick and Brady a great QBs. But it seems like Vick is loved this year and people hate Brady. It doesn't really make sense to me. Vick tortured and killed dogs and Brady... didn't really do anything, to a dog or otherwise. But it seems like fans hate Brady and Vick is a "darling" this year.

I heard people try to say that Vick is likable because he "came back" and is "changing his ways".

Well, I mean, I didn't torture dogs in the first place. Where's my *bleeping* medal?