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Pressure got to some NFL contenders
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Chicago Bears' Alshon Jeffery watches from the sidelines during the second half against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in Philadelphia. - photo by Associated Press
Playoff berths within sight, Miami, Chicago, Green Bay and even Super Bowl champion Baltimore succumbed to the pressure. Things will be even tighter next week in their season finales. Maybe those four teams chasing division titles or wild-card berths need to emulate the Eagles and Cardinals, Bengals and Chargers, who made definitive and positive statements Sunday.