Packers look to continue recent success in Chicago
The Packers look to keep their slim playoff hopes alive as they head to Soldier Field to take on the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
The Packers are 5-7-1 after their 34-20 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday while the Bears are 9-4 after defeating the Los Angeles Rams 15-6 at home last Sunday night.
Aaron Rodgers provided a thrilling moment when he rallied the team back to win 24-23 on opening night, but not a whole lot has gone their way since then. With a lot of injuries to their offensive line, Rodgers will need to use his scrambling ability and make quick decisions with the ball. It is possible to run on the Bears. The Dolphins and Giants proved that, and it helped both of them to overtime wins. The Bears lead the league in total interceptions (25) and turnover margin (+13). Kyle Fuller is tied for the league lead with 7 interceptions, but one interception that he didn’t make cost the Bears on opening night as Rodgers hit Randall Cobb for the winning touchdown two plays later. Of course, they have to account for Khalil Mack at all times, but they have guys at every position who are capable of making big plays.
Mitch Trubisky is having a decent season, but if you pressure him, he is prone to make mistakes. If their defense is dominating, they just have to be efficient and turnover-free on offense. The Packers cannot allow this offense to get into a rhythm. Multiple sacks and turnovers would go a long way in getting the upset win on Sunday.
The Packers have had a crazy amount of success over the Bears since 1992. Last season, the Packers took over the lead in the series and are now +3 over the Bears in total wins head-to-head. Despite any success the Bears enjoyed this season, they won’t be taken seriously in the playoffs if they can’t beat Green Bay.
This is a game that the Packers can win, and if they execute and finish drives with touchdowns and get turnovers on defense, they have a great shot at getting the victory. In recent memory, the Packers have come into Soldier Field with either the Bears wrapping up a disappointing season or clinging to their playoff lives by a thread. This year will be different. Soldier Field will be rocking on Sunday. It’s up to the Packers to silence the fans and put some doubt into them as they head into January. Let’s get it done on Sunday!
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