Sure, Mitch Trubisky played his best game of the season. Yes, the defense played great. But are those the real reasons why the Chicago Bears men’s professional football club won their contest against Dallas last night in front of a huge national audience?

ABSOLUTELY NOT!

The sole reason the Bears came away with a win was because of this tiny – and extremely adorable – good luck charm!

 

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We’re ready for some football! #BearDown! @wgnnews @abc7chicago

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Full disclosure: that toddler isn’t just a random toddler. It’s my toddler. Almost-two year old Macy, and I’ll share her adorableness all day because that’s what dads do!