Chiefs vs. Bears: TV Schedule, Live Stream, Radio, Game Time and More

The Kansas City Chiefs and Chicago Bears, winners of their respective divisions a year ago, are fighting for their playoff lives.

The Chiefs need a combination of dominant play and good fortune if they want to have any shot at the postseason. They've been struck with numerous injuries and are now without their starting quarterback, running back, tight end and safety.

The Bears have dealt with their own share of injuries of late and are down to their No. 2 quarterback in the wake of potential season ending injury to Jay Cutler.

At 7-4, Chicago is in the hunt for a wild card berth, but cannot afford to lose any ground in the crowded NFC.

This matchup is a must-win for both teams.

Where: Solider Field; Chicago, Illinois

When: Sunday, Nov. 30 at 1:00 p.m. EST

Watch: CBS. DirecTV 705.

Listen: Chiefs: KCFX-FM 101.1, Sirius 135. Bears: WBBM, Sirius 94. 

Betting Line: Bears -7

What's At Stake?

Playoff hopes. A loss for the Chiefs will all but end their season. The division-leading Raiders are 7-4 and there are only five games remaining. It is not impossible, but it would be unlikely for the Chiefs to think they can win the division with an 8-8 record.

As for the Bears, they won't be destroyed by a loss, but certainly can't afford it. This is one of the "easier" games remaining on their schedule and one of only two at home in their last five.

A loss would potentially allow the Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions and New York Giants to gain ground should they win their respective games.

Chiefs Injury Report

Jamaal Charles, RB: Out

Matt Cassel, QB: Out

Eric Berry, S: Out

Tony Moeaki, S: Out

Ryan Lilja, C: Questionable (Head)

Demorrio Williams, LB: Questionable (Groin)

Bears Injury Report

Jay Cutler, QB: Out

Gabe Carimi, OT: Out

DJ Moore, CB: Questionable (Ankle)

Chris Williams, OT: Out

Fantasy Start 'Em, Sit 'Em, Sleeper

Start 'Em: Matt Forte, RB, Bears

Chicago's best offensive weapon is taking a weak run defense. The Bears need to keep Caleb Hanie protected, and the best way possible is to run the football.

Sit 'Em: Jackie Battle, RB, Chiefs

He's not running the ball on the Bears at Soldier Field.

Sleeper: Marion Barber, RB, Bears

The Bears have such a great matchup on the ground against the Chiefs defense that they should use both Forte and Barber as much as possible. Don't be surprised to see Barber get double-digit touches.

What They're Saying

The Kansas City Star talks about the mental errors in Kansas City and how they will no longer be tolerated:

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Communication problems have plagued the Chiefs’ offense throughout this season, from players being confused about instructions and assignments, to “fuzzy” headsets, to coaches forgetting to flip on their microphone before sending in a play call.

In addition to the team’s many injury woes, problems relaying messages have further held back an offense that’s near the bottom of the NFL with an average of 304.2 yards of total offense.

The Chiefs seemed to send a clear enough message Tuesday that further mental mistakes won’t be tolerated when they released backup offensive tackle Jared Gaither, who lined up in place of the injured Branden Albert on Sunday night only to immediately be flagged for a false start.

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The Chicago Sun-Times talks about head coach Lovie Smith and how he continues to succeed in the league writing:

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Smith’s staying power is respected by many but chagrined by some who think he’s lucky to work for an organization so impervious to outside criticism. There’s no denying his sometimes-annoyingly dispassionate manner works in his favor. While coaches such as Rex Ryan and Jim Schwartz seem destined to implode under the weight of their driven personalities — and white-hot coach-of-the-year-to-be Jim Harbaugh might eventually make that list — Smith just keeps on rollin’ like Old Man River.

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His workman-like attitude works just perfect for the Bears.

Chiefs Player to Watch: Derrick Johnson, LB

One of Kansas City's best defensive players will be tasked with not only shutting down Forte in the run game, but covering him as well.

Forte is a gifted pass-catcher out of the backfield and kills teams that leave slower linebackers in coverage. Johnson is going to have be to at his very best to deal with the contract-year star all game long.

Where Forte goes, Johnson will go.

Bears Players to Watch: Caleb Hanie, QB

Cutler's replacement started slow last week and wound up throwing three interceptions in the Bears loss to the Raiders. 

Chicago will certainly be a run-first offense this week, but Hanie has to do his part when given the opportunity. The Bears won't ask for too much, but he has to be able to hit open receivers when the team uses play-action.

If the Chiefs don't buy into Hanie's ability to throw, they will stack the box against Forte.

Key Matchup: Dwayne Bowe vs. Chicago secondary

This is likely going to come down to Bowe vs. Patrick Tillman. Like Hanie, Chiefs QB Tyler Palko has struggled. Kansas City may bring recently-acquired Kyle Orton off the bench at some point, but Palko will start.

It is imperative that Bowe win his one-on-one matchups on the outside. If the Chiefs can't run the ball (and they won't), they will lean on their top receiver.

Bowe has his ups and downs, but can take over games when motivated enough. What he does in this game will dictate how effective the Chiefs are on offense throughout the game.

On the Hotseat: Todd Haley, Chiefs

The Chiefs head coach knows things aren't "A-OK" in Kansas City. If he bombs out the rest of this season, it could easily be his last.

Prediction: Bears 20, Chiefs 13