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It has been a season to remember for the Chicago Bears and their fans. It started with the hiring of head coach Matt Nagy (almost a calendar year ago). Then it was followed by an active free agent period and (on paper) http://www.chicagobearsteamonline.com/a … cks-jersey , one of Ryan Pace’s best draft classes. The final cherry on top was the acquisition of pass rusher Khalil Mack, which set them up well heading into the season.Even so, the Bears lost a heartbreaker to the Green Bay Packers in Week 1 after blowing a 17-point half time lead. Unlike previous years, this team did not let that define their season and finished their season winning nine of their final 10 games, including going (5-1) in the NFC North.All in all, it has been an incredible season, but Sunday’s win was a perfect way to cap it off. Just two games after eliminating the Packers from playoff contention, the Bears eliminated another divisional rival with a (24-10) win against the Minnesota Vikings. In all reality, it was somewhat hard to tell which team was fighting for their playoff life. It started with a defensive three and out, followed by a touchdown on their first offensive drive. From that point forward, it appeared as if Chicago had all of the momentum. All of this despite despite sitting Allen Robinson II, Aaron Lynch and Eddie Jackson. It was also just the third time in 10 years that the Bears have won their season finale. For more on Sunday’s top performers, let’s dive into Week 17’s game balls.RB Jordan HowardPhoto by Adam Bettcher/Getty ImagesNo Authentic Khalil Mack Jersey , Howard was not able to reach 1,000 yards for the third time in as many years, and it hasn’t been a great year for the former University of Indiana product.But in Week 17 he had one of his best performances of the year, and it was just the second time this season that he broke the 100-yard mark. Howard finished the game with 21 rushes for 109 yards and more importantly, a pair of touchdowns.It hasn’t been Howard’s best year, but as the season has worn on, he has started to play his best football and that is what is truly important here. He finished the season with 935 rushing yards, but over his last five games, he totaled 399 rushing yards (79.8) yards-per-game. He also has has four touchdowns over his last three games, which brings his season total to nine.On a day where the passing offense missed their top three receivers for the majority of the game, Howard’s performance was needed to grab that 12th win on the season. It’s also worth noting that Minnesota’s defense had really hit their stride since about Week 10. All in all, it was a big time performance for Howard and a good sign as they head into the playoffs.DL Akiem Hicks Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty ImagesI can’t remember the last time that Hicks had a bad game. It’s really been that long.Even on a defense filled with Pro Bowl players and a gluttony of ascending talent, Hicks has continued to be one of their best defensive players. On Sunday Authentic Leonard Floyd Jersey , that trend continued.Hicks finished the game with three tackles (one for a loss), (1.5) sacks and a pair of quarterback hits. Not only did he get after the quarterback with regularity, he was his usual self against the run as well. They gave up just 39 rushing yards to running back Dalvin Cook and 63 overall.After being snubbed the past two years for the Pro Bowl, Hicks finally got the recognition he deserved in 2018. While his sack total may not be as high as it was a year ago, I think it’s safe to say that he’s having the best year of his career. More importantly, he’s been worth every penny of his extension and then some.Honorable Mention: DL Bilal NicholsPhoto by Leon Halip/Getty ImagesYou may look in the box score and wonder why Nichols made the list, but upon further review you may understand my choice.The fifth-round rookie only finished the game with two tackles (one for a loss), but he also had a sack and three quarterback hits. It’s been a very impressive rookie season for the big defensive lineman out of Delaware. It’s also one that only someone like Mike Mayock may have seen coming.To start the year, most had wondered who would step up and replace former Bear Mitch Unrein. At the time, my best guess was Roy Robertson-Harris (who has played well). Even Jonathan Bullard has played well at times, but it has been the rookie who has stolen the show.Overall, Nichols has been impressive for most of the year, but this was one of his most impactful games in a year. Especially in a game where the Bears only managed three sacks for the game.Spying on the enemy: NFC North training camp reports Despite the Fort Knox approach from the Chicago Bears’ PR staff http://www.authenticschicagobears.com/c … han-jersey , most fans are well aware of how the team’s first week and a half of camp has gone. Even with the Bears a week ahead of 30 other teams, the remainder of teams have reported to camp and are in full-swing. Included in those teams that have reported and have started practices, is the NFC North.For a deeper dive into enemy territory, let’s jump in.Green Bay PackersUSA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin-USANews and notesSecond year receiver Michael Clark announced his retirement after he did not report to camp.A pair of Packers--- Offensive tackle Bryan Bulaga and pass rusher Nick Perry-- have started practice on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list. Both are expected to be ready for the start of the regular season.Receiver Randall Cobb announced that he had off-season surgery on his foot.New tight end Jimmy Graham spent a lot of time this off-season catching passing from quarterback Aaron Rodgers, according to Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette.Early ReturnsRodgers started off camp with a host of interceptions in the team’s first practice, according to Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Appears Mitchell Trubisky isn’t the only one slinging it around with little worry in late July.Jason Spriggs is taking the majority of the team’s starting reps at right tackle with Bulaga on the PUP, via Wood.According to Wood, the team’s starting corners have been Kevin King and Tramon Williams on the boundary with first rounder Jaire Alexander taking most reps in the nickel.Quinten Rollins has been spotted taking reps at both inside linebacker and safety early in camp. Filling a similar role to Morgan Burnett who left in March for Pittsburgh, via Michael Cohen of the Athletic.Via Cohen, Receiver Geronimo Allison is expected to receive the first crack as the team’s primary third receiver.Kicker Mason Crosby was 7 of 8 in the team’s first padded practice Saturday, via Wood. Roster BattlesReceiver Three: Allison, DeAngelo Yancey, J’Mon Moore and Trevor Davis.Running back: Ty Montgomery Youth Taylor Gabriel Jersey , Aaron Jones and Jamaal Williams.Quarterback Two: DeShone Kizer and Brett Hundley.Cornerback Two: Williams and Josh Jackson.Nickel cornerback: Jaire Alexander Davon House.Minnesota VikingsBrad Rempel-USA TODAY SportsNews and notesLast Sunday, the team’s offensive line coach Tony Sparano passed away at the age of 56.The entire Vikings organization skipped practice on Friday to attend Sparano’s funeral service. Multiple current and former players attended, along with coaches like Rob Ryan.Pending free agent linebacker Anthony Barr says he is prepared to play out the season and is not focused on a new contract.Vikings named Clancy Barone and Andrew Janocko co-offensive line coaches. Todd Downing will be the new tight end coach.Head coach Mike Zimmer plans to limit pass rusher Everson Griffen’s snaps this year to keep him fresh. Griffen has been a limited participant since tweaking his knee in the spring.Receiver Stefon Diggs says he “loves it here” and wants to remain with the team long-term. Wouldn’t confirm if a new contract was close.Early ReturnsAccording to Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, there’s no knee brace for second year running back Dalvin Cook, as he returns from a torn ACL. Starting center Pat Elflein will start camp on PUP but isn’t expected to be out long.The expectation is that first round rookie cornerback Mike Hughes will be the kick returner to start preseason. Marcus Sherels is expected to return punts, via Tomasson.Receiver Stacy Coley has missed the start of practices with a groin strain, via Arif Hasan of Zone Coverage Minnesota.Quarterback Kirk Cousins has impressed so far with both his leadership skills and on the field play, according to his teammates, according to ESPN.Former Bear Tom Compton and Danny Isidora will compete for the starting left guard position, via Hasan.Diggs has played like a true number one receiver early in camp, according to J. Reid of Inside the Pylon.Roster BattlesReceiver Three: Laquon Treadwell and Kendall Wright.Left guard: Nick Easton, Compton and Isidora.Right tackle: Brian O’Neill and Rashod Hill.Nickel cornerback: Hughes and Mackensie Alexander.Detroit LionsRaj Mehta-USA TODAY SportsNews and NotesAt the start of camp, the Lions signed veteran defensive lineman Ricky Jean Francois.Both pass rusher Ezekiel Ansah and reciever Andy Jones will start practices on the PUP list.The team placed pash rusher and former Bear Cornelius Washington and linebacker Devon Kennard on the Active Non-Football Injury (NFI) list.Early ReturnsFirst round guard Frank Ragnow has been very impressive early on and is expected to win a starting job http://www.authenticschicagobears.com/c … ong-jersey , via Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network.Tavon Wilson appears to have the early leg up as the starting safety alongside Glover Quin. Via Kent Lee Platte of Pride of Detroit.Also according to Platte, Teez Tabor has been working with the second team, with Quandre Diggs taking first team snaps as the nickel. Tabor has struggled so far.Undrafted receiver Teo Redding has impressed, according to Kyle Meinke of the MLive Media Group.Receiver Marvin Jones hurt his leg in practice on Saturday but says “I’m good”. Was back at practice on Sunday according to Platte.Defensive back Jamal Agnew and receivers TJ Jones and Golden Tate appear to be the trio returning punts earlier in camp according to Platte.CB Deshawn Shead has received the starting nod across from Darius Slay, via Platte.Kennard was seen jogging and working with trainers at Sunday’s practice. Appears close to returning. Via Pride of Detroit.According to Meinke, running back LeGarrette Blount was splitting starting reps with rookie Kerryon Johnson before leaving Sunday’s practice with an injury.Meinke also notes that running back Theo Riddick should not be written off. Could he push Ameer Abdullah off the final roster? Only time will tell.Roster BattlesRunning back: Abdullah, Zach Zenner and Riddick may be fighting for the final two positions.Starting tight end: Michael Roberts, Luke Willson and Levine ToiloloStrong safety: Wilson and Diggs.Cornerback: Shead and Tabor.