On Sunday, the Chicago Bears will face the Detroit Lions in Detroit. The Bears will have quarterback Justin Fields and Guard Nate Davis back in action. Despite this, they'll be up against one of the best teams in the NFL, making the game a challenging one. Nevertheless, here are three bold predictions for the upcoming matchup.
Justin Fields will finish with 4 total TD passes
PFF has the Lions defense with an overall grade of 71.9 for the season, ranking them 17th in the NFL. Specifically, their coverage grade is 64.3, placing them one spot ahead of the Bears at 22nd. Last week, the Chargers scored 38 points and gained over 400 total yards against the Lions. While the Bears may not match the Chargers offensive prowess, Justin Fields is expected to move the ball effectively this week. As a result, the Bears are anticipated to reach the red zone, with Fields contributing to four total touchdowns through the air and ground.
Montez Sweat records 1.5 sacks
Montez Sweat didn't secure any sacks against Bryce Young and the Panthers last week, but he did manage to pressure the quarterback eight times. This marks the highest pressure count for a Bears player since Robert Quinn in 2020. This week, Sweat continues to apply pressure but successfully converts 1.5 of those pressures into sacks. This brings him closer to reaching the 10+ sack milestone for the season.
Bears defense produces 2 turnovers
In recent weeks, the Bears defense has significantly improved. TruMedia and Adam Jahns provide insights into the Bears ranking over the past six weeks.
Run D - 1st
Pass D - 19th
Total yards - 6th
3rd % - 12th
Explosive play % - 1st
Total team defensive EPA - 5th
The Bears have a 3-3 record during this period. To stay competitive in the upcoming game, they'll have to generate some turnovers. I predict they will secure two turnovers on Sunday.
Justin Fields vs Jared Goff
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