In most playoff matchups, the spotlight settles naturally on a player or a marquee one-on-one matchup.
For the Chicago Bears, however, the most important individual to know won't even line up on the field. Because the Bears’ chances of punching a ticket to the NFC title game hinge largely on defensive backs coach Al Harris and his collaboration with defensive coordinator Dennis Allen.
The assignment is clear, even if the solution is anything but simple -- limit Puka Nacua.
Bears must stop Puka Nacua if they want to advance to NFC Championship game
Arguably the top offensive player in all of football this fall, if Nacua catches five passes in the first quarter, crosses the 100-yard mark before halftime, or finds the end zone multiple times, it's going to be a long, long evening for Chicago and head coach Ben Johnson.