Chicago Stand Up: Local teams show support for Bears ahead of playoff opener
CHICAGO - The Bears will be playing their most anticipated game in years on Sunday afternoon, an NFC Wildcard game against the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles.
The fact that it's the NFC North Champion's first playoff game since 2010 isn't lost on anyone, including other Chicago sports teams.
The local squads are coming together on social media to support the Bears in their efforts to continue this turnaround season under first-year coach Matt Nagy.
The Bears and Eagles kickoff their postseason matchup at 3:40 p.m. CT Sunday from Soldier Field. It will be their fourth all-time playoff meeting.