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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
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Patrick Finley

Matt Eberflus: Bears won’t sit anyone out for Packers game

Bears tight end Cole Kmet, who played Sunday despite a knee injury, celebrates in the end zone. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

One day after they were eliminated from playoff contention, the Bears have no plans to bench any of their healthy players in the season finale.

Coach Matt Eberflus confirmed as much Monday, calling the season finale against the Packers a “normal game for us.” It’s anything but, of course — it’s the most famous rivalry game in the sport, with the Packers’ playoff spot on the line. That’s why it always seemed unlikely the Bears would make anyone a healthy scratch for Week 18 after they were eliminated late Sunday.

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