The Chicago Bears have approached the midway point of their season, and they’re preparing for a big matchup taking on the Cincinnati Bengals, who have no shortage of highly talented skill players on both sides of the ball.

Although they’re playing without superstar quarterback Joe Burrow, Cincinnati’s offense is still carried by wide receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, matchup nightmares for whomever they’re competing against. With Cincinnati reportedly expected to have veteran quarterback Joe Flacco under center, the passing game gets a big boost, which will put plenty of pressure on the Bears secondary.

Here’s a look at a few of the key matchups that are worth watching on Sunday, as the Bears look to get back into the win column.

Tyrique Stevenson vs. Bengals WRs

Whether he’s strictly matched up against Ja’Marr Chase or splits his time between Chase and Tee Higgins, Tyrique Stevenson is going to have his hands full. With Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon on injured reserve, Stevenson has become the single most important defensive back in the Bears secondary, and he’ll have to play up to his potential with a very tough matchup as he makes his return from a shoulder injury.

Kyle Monangai vs. Bengals run defense

The Bears will be without running backs D’Andre Swift and Roschon Johnson in this game, putting rookie seventh-round pick Kyle Monangai as the team’s lead back. Monangai will get a favorable matchup in his first NFL start taking on a Bengals rushing defense that gives up over 150 yards per game on the ground to their opponents. Monangai runs angry and powerful and has shown an ability to catch the ball out of the backfield, and he could be in line to have quite the performance.

Bears pass rush vs. Bengals offensive line

For the last several years, the Bengals have struggled with building a consistent and productive offensive line, and this year’s line has given up 19 sacks on the season. This could be an opportunity to see Montez Sweat and Gervon Dexter Sr. continue their good performance as the team’s leading sack getters on the year. It could also open up an opportunity for Dayo Odeyingbo to have a breakout game, something the Bears defense needs in a big way. Chicago is also getting back Austin Booker, who could contribute in his season debut.

Bears vs. penalties

This may be the biggest key matchup of the game, and the opponent is not wearing a Bengals jersey. Each and every week that Bears are held back due to their self-inflicted wounds with penalties on both sides of the ball that destroy their momentum. Chicago has committed 30 penalties in their last three games, and no team will win in the NFL while committing 10 penalties a game. All season, the Bears have discussed their desire to clean up their act and fix the penalty issues, but have failed to do so. They have to get this right before they can be considered a contender or playoff hopeful.