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Man vs. machine NFL rankings put Bears among contenders
Original: Putting our differences aside to anoint Bears contenders: Man vs. machine rankings, Week 9
A Week 9 edition of a man-versus-machine NFL rankings feature has moved the Chicago Bears into the contender conversation, with human and analytical rankings both willing to overlook past differences of opinion and place the team among the league's stronger sides. The exercise highlights the growing debate over how far the Bears' improved season should push them up power rankings compared with statistical models.
Why now: The Bears' strong form in Week 9 has sparked fresh debate over whether they are genuine Super Bowl contenders.
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