Around the NFC North: Week 5

Here’s a look around the NFC North heading into week 5 of the regular season.

Chicago Bears

The Bears defeated the Minnesota Vikings 16-6 at Soldier Field.

-After losing to the Packers to open the season, the Bears have quietly rolled off three wins in a row, largely on the strength of their defense. About 13 months later, it’s hard to understate the effect that the trade for Khalil Mack has had on this team. Mack is a franchise-altering player, and, while still young, has a real possibility to be his generation’s…