Hello, Chicago Bears Fans! After the dominating performance of the Beloved against the Cleveland Browns, the Bears are looking for some payback against the Green Bay Packers in the rematch on Saturday, after Week 14’s disappointing loss in Green Bay. A lot has happened in just a couple of weeks, with the Bears missing both Rome Odunze and Luther Burden, III for the game at Soldier Field, but welcoming back Tremaine Edmunds to the active roster. On the other side of the ball, the biggest injury news of the last two weeks, outside of Patrick Mahomes’ knee injury, is that Micah Parsons was lost to a season-ending ACL tear in his left knee, which he suffered in the game the Packers lost to the Denver Broncos. Consequently, handing the Bears back the division lead. The Packers have listed Josh Jacobs and Christian Watson as questionable and are likely to be game-time decisions. Will the Bears extend that lead and their stranglehold on the NFC North, or will the Packers again claim the top spot by defeating the Bears yet again?

Our WCG contributors weigh in with their predictions below:

Advertisement

GOOCH:  Bears 27, Packers 13. The Packers defense isn’t only missing Parsons, but they are missing players at all levels of their defense, including, likely, their starting safety, Evan Williams, who is technically listed as questionable but did not practice all week. I expect the Bears to take the lessons they learned in the second half of the game at Lambeau and run the ball down the Packers’ throat. Monangai gets over a hundred yards and scores a rushing touchdown. The success in the run will open up the play action pass, as Caleb puts up over 250 passing yards and adds a throwing and rushing touchdown to his tally. On the defensive side of the ball, I expect Austin Booker and Sweat to both notch sacks, and I predict Wright picks Jordan Love in the second half, tilting the game in Chicago’s favor. For once, this game does not come down to a single score, as the Bears solidify their position at the top of the North and the NFC.

Jack R Salo: Bears 23-20. I think the Bears will build a two-score lead early. With Micah Parsons the biggest name on a long list of injured Packers, the Bears can really have success with the things they do best. They’ll run with pulling linemen, take the ball away, and get Caleb on the move. Things will get interesting late, but the Packers will never hold a lead in this one.

Mongo Peanut: Bears 27-16. I think that the Packers enter the game without Zach Tom or Christian Watson, which completely limits their offensive firepower. Bears stack another strong performance with a pick on Jordan Love and hold Jacobs to under 70 yards rushing. On the other side of the ball, Caleb gets comfortable in the pocket and connects with Colston Loveland 6+ times, and the Bruise Brothers wear down a thinning Packers DL. A tight game at 20-16 heading into the 4th quarter, Williams orchestrates a long touchdown drive to put the game away.

TJ: 27-23, Bears. As much as it may benefit the  Bears, I’m disappointed that Green Bay won’t be at full strength for this rematch. Chicago’s defense hasn’t been at full strength all year… but that’s not a conversation many want to entertain outside of Chicagoland. Still, I expect a competitive matchup that will see the Bears be better prepared than 2 weeks ago, as well as more motivated, fresher, and riding greater momentum than the Packers.

Advertisement

Lester:  Bears get another statement win for their playoff push and win 27 to 17 behind efficient QB play, a strong Kyle Monangai game, and a defense that is seemingly peaking at the right time.

Josh: Bears 23-Packers 20. The Bears get off to a slow start that makes for an unsettling first half, but the defense settles down, and the run game closes the deal.

Gary: Bears 27-18, the Bears lean on the ground game earlier this time around and impose their will on a defense that is undermanned when it comes to run support. Efficient game from Caleb and the Bears force another Jordan Love turnover. (edited)

Sam: I hate that we’re all on the Bears here, it feels… you know …but Soldier Field is going to be rocking, the team knows what’s at stake. Ben Johnson will have his guys ready to go. It’s going to be close either way. Bears 28, Packers 27.