The Bears are emering as contenders: Takeaways from the Chicago Bears 34-17 win over the Seahawks

The Chicago Bears don't want to think about the bigger picture.But, after a 34-17 win over the defending Super Bowl Champion Seahawks, how can you blame anyone?Here are our takeaways from the Chicago Bears' win over Seattle, which puts the Bears firmly into the contender category.The Bears are emerging as a Super Bowl contenderThere has been plenty of discussion on the NFC this season so far. Only the Vikings came into this weekend still undefeated. There were some four win teams and some five win teams. Every team had a lingering question mark around them.The Bears were included here.Sure, at 5-2 they were above most teams in the league. But their two division losses to Minnesota and Green Bay leave plenty wondering if they had what it takes to emerge as a contender.Consider a 34-17 win over the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks, who boast one of the best defenses in the NFL, a statement.The Bears are emerging from that pack of questions as an NFL contender."People call it a stat