Top of the North

Considering the way every one's dog, Michael Vick, had played the past weeks in prime time, we were convinced that the Bears would be yet another casualty in Vick's attempt to Vapo Rub the entire NFC out of contention. Vick came into Sunday coming off of two weeks of dismantling fellow NFC East opponents on national television, amassing more fantasy points in the process than any player in the league--further establishing his reputation as every 35 year old's "Fantasy Dream" instead of dating Jen Aniston or receiving free child support. But the Bears held Vick relatively in check during Sunday's contest in Soldier Field, and Jay Cutler flat out outplayed the NFL MVP front runner in his 4 touchdown, 1 unsportsmanlike conduct penalty performance in front of a national audience. So, are the Bears legitimately the best team in the NFC North? Or, are they going to show up next week looking as pathetic as a middle-aged dad draped in an Abercrombie sweater and stonewashed jeans? Only time will tell.

When the Packers lost "in the Georgia dome, at the fifty yard line, when the dirty bids kicked the 'tree" (Ludacirs, What's Your Fantasy), the Bears took a one game lead in the NFC North as 'Matty Ice' cracked open yet another 'Natty Ice' in celebration of his 19th home win in 20 tries, again adding to his growing legend. At this point, all the Bears can do is hope to win the division so they don't have to travel to Atlanta in their first playoff game. With an impressive resume that includes being undefeated in their division, as well as statement wins over the Dolphins and Eagles, it's still a feasible possibility for the Monsters of the Midway.

Nevertheless, the Patriots, Jets and Packers still lie ahead on the season schedule before we can crown the Bears champions of the NFC North. But at 8-3, it's the Bears division to lose and as little as I trust the combination of a man named "Lovie" and a chubby, smug captain who received the first unsportsmanlike conduct penalty I have ever seen by a quarterback, they exuded some confidence in the Bears faithful yesterday. May the windy city be at your back.

As for Pick of the Day, the Pulse Man is officially 10 games over .500 at (34-24) and is mauling over offers from betting blogs across the country. For tonight, the Pulse Man likes 49ers on the road in Arizona. Although he advises you not to watch the actual game, he is confident the Niners will cover the 1.5 point spread.

Pick of the Day: 49ers (-1.5) @ Cardinals- 49ERS

Record:(34-24-0)

Now I'm done. Rack me

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