The Bears have clinched the N.F.C. North title and a first-round playoff bye.

However, the game was essentially meaningless, as the Bears had already clinched the NFC's top playoff seed in the previous week.

The Bears clinched a playoff berth after defeating the Minnesota Vikings during week thirteen.

The Bears clinched the Western Division the same day with a 35-24 win over the Cardinals for an 8-1-1 finish.

The Black Bears (26-5-2 over all, 17-3-2 in league play), who are ranked first in the nation, clinched first place Feb. 5.

The Bears clinched the game when a blocked punt led to a 1-yard Jim McMahon touchdown run.

The Bears can clinch the N.F.C. North with a victory or a tie.

The Bears clinched the NFC North title by beating the Vikings 40-14.

The Bears are 10-4 and have clinched the National Football Conference Central title.

In overtime, the Bears clinched the victory as Gould nailed the game-winning 35-yard field goal.