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There's no snow in Chicago's forecast for Monday night's Bears game against the Dallas Cowboys, but it could be in the teens by kickoff, meaning weather will undeniably be a factor for this critical NFC showdown.

Jay Cutler's out for the Bears, but with the Detroit Lions losing in the Philadelphia whiteout Sunday, a win gets Marc Trestman's team back into a tie atop the NFC North.

Like the Bears, the Dallas Cowboys are a half-game out of their respective division lead and would like to keep pace with the Eagles before the Week 17 clash between the two clubs, which may very well determine the NFC East champ.

We'll be treated to one of the better wide receiver matchups of the season on Soldier Field this evening, with Brandon Marshall, Alshon Jeffery and Dez Bryant looking to impose their will on smaller corners in hopes of aiding their quarterbacks.

All eyes will be focused on Josh McCown and Tony Romo, but don't forget about DeMarco Murray and Matt Forte—the feature backs could impact this intraconference contest in big ways.

The game kicks off at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.
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8:14 AM

Chris Jones' 41-yd punt rolls out of bounds at the CHI 35 where the #Bears will begin their next drive. #DALvsCHI

— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) December 10, 2013
8:14 AM
(via ESPN Broadcast)
Romo is sacked on third down and the Cowboys will punt.
8:11 AM
DeMarco Murray finishes 1st qtr with 66 yards rushing
— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) December 10, 2013
8:09 AM

#Bears RB Matt Forte went over 1000 yards rushing for season on that drive, and WR Brandon Marshall topped 1000 yards receiving.

— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) December 10, 2013
8:07 AM
(via NFL.com)
We're tied in Chicago.
8:05 AM
McCown finds Earl Bennett for a three-yard TD to tie it up.
8:03 AM
Da Bears TOUCHDOWN!! Looks like we're in store for a high scoring game. Cowboys/Bears tied at 7
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) December 10, 2013
8:01 AM

Following a false start, McCown hits Marshall for a 14-yd gain on 1st & 15, then Forte picks up 13 yds to the DAL 4. 1st & goal #Bears.

— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) December 10, 2013
7:57 AM
(via ESPN Broadcast)
McCown finds Jeffery for a 15-yard gain.
7:54 AM

Devin Hester brings Bailey's kickoff out of the end zone to the CHI 22 where the #Bears will start their 1st drive. #DALvsCHI

— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) December 10, 2013
7:53 AM
Devin Hester is one TD away from breaking the NFL record for most return TDs, and he's fired up.
7:52 AM

That's Dez Bryant's 31st TD reception over the last 3 seasons. Only Calvin Johnson, Jimmy Graham and Rob Gronkowski have more.

— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) December 10, 2013
7:51 AM
(via NFL.com)
The Cowboys take a one-touchdown lead after one drive.
7:50 AM
Romo finds Dez Bryant for a 2-yard score.
7:49 AM
TOUCHDOWN COWBOYS!! Offensive line domination for Dallas on that first drive.
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) December 10, 2013
7:48 AM

DeMarco Murray with 52 yards rushing on this drive. His career high is 253 vs Rams as a rookie in 2011 if you were wondering

— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) December 10, 2013
7:47 AM
(via ESPN Broadcast)
Romo finds Beasley for an 11-yard gain and a first down.
7:43 AM
Jeremiah Ratliff starting at DT for the #Bears.
— Adam Jahns (@adamjahns) December 10, 2013
7:43 AM
Murray, Murray, Murray to start the game. It's working.
— Rowan Kavner (@KavnerDC) December 10, 2013
7:42 AM
(via ESPN Broadcast)
DeMarco Murray starts the game off with a 19-yard run.
7:41 AM

Dwayne Harris brings the game's opening kickoff to the DAL 25 where the Cowboys will begin. #Bears #DALvsCHI

— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) December 10, 2013
7:40 AM
(via ESPN Broadcast)
Matt Forte has stated that he's anti-sleeves no matter how cold it is.
7:35 AM
#Bears win the coin toss and elect to defer, #Cowboys will get ball to begin
— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) December 10, 2013
7:34 AM
This Bear doesn't look friendly...especially not to Cowboys. pic.twitter.com/lQP5F6iKeC
— ESPN Monday Night (@ESPNMondayNight) December 10, 2013
7:31 AM
Wind chill -3 right now and the word is it could dip a little during the game to -5.
— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) December 10, 2013
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