Fresh off of their bye week the Chicago Bears look to get back on track when they take on the Buffalo Bills in Toronto, Canada. The Bears suffered two disappointing loses at home in back to back weeks against Seattle and Washington. Both games the Bears were favored to win.
With a 4-1 record the future looked bright for Chicago. After those two losses, a 4-3 record has caused an uproar in Chicago.
The past three weeks Lovie Smith, Mike Martz and most of the coaching staff have been criticized for the Bears recent play. Criticism includes the running game, Jay Cutler and the coaching. The only thing the Bears can do to stop that criticism is to go out and win on Sunday.
The Bears are favored once again against the 0-7 Buffalo Bills, but this Bills team is no pushover. They have lost their last two games in overtime. Pushing Baltimore and Kansas City to the brink of defeat.
They also have some firepower on the offensive side of the ball. Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick has thrown for 12 touchdowns on the season, as he replaced Trent Edwards at quarterback.
The Bills defense, on another note, is bad. Real real bad actually. They come into this game near the bottom of the rankings in passing and rushing defense.
And for a struggling offense that Chicago has, the Bills defense should be the perfect recipe to get the team back on track.
The key for Chicago is to get their run game going, and get it going fast. Mike Martz has received heat for abandoning the run game the past few games. After running the ball 42 times against Carolina, the Bears have only rushed the ball for a combined total of 30 times the past two games. Something that needs to change.
If the Bears want Cutler to be successful, they need to establish a run game early on. Matt Forte and Chester Taylor will have the ability to gash the Bills defense, forcing them to play up in the box. That will lead to Cutler finding single coverage down the field. Although Cutler had a bad game against the Redskins in which he threw four interceptions, I’m confident he can turn it around this week.
The Bears defense has been outstanding for them so far this season, and don’t expect them to let up. Keeping them in all of their games, the Bears defense will have to shut down hot passer Ryan Fitzpatrick. The Bears however, are up to the task and they no Buffalo is no easy win.
If the Bears can play solid lock down defense, it could be a long day for Buffalo. Speaking for Bears fans all over, let’s hope that’s the case.
Three Keys to the Game
Jay Cutler developing a rhythm will the crucial for the Bears. Especially if they are struggling in the run game early on. A successful run game will lead to big things for the offense.
Special teams might decide the game. With the Bears offense struggling, special teams could pave the way to a Bears victory.
Don’t over look the Bills. The Bills will not go win less this season, as they have played better than their 0-7 record this season. They have pushed tough teams like Baltimore, New England and Kansas City.
Prediction
Bears 16, Bills 6
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