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Bears vs. Packers prediction: Can Justin Fields beat Jordan Love in 2023 season finale? originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
The Bears are completely different from the team that faced the Packers in Week 1. Vibes are high, they’re feeling the momentum. But can they carry that momentum into Lambeau Field, where the Bears haven’t won since 2015? Here’s what the Under Center Podcast crew thinks:
KENNETH DAVIS
Well, well, well, the Bears finally get a chance to seek vengeance against the Green Bay Packers for one of the worst opening season miss-managed beatdowns I have ever witnessed as a Bears fan. I’ve never felt such despair for an upcoming season after a season opener.
The Packers and Jordan Love have found something on offense, around 30 points per game the last six games, about 27.3 points over their last six outings, going 4-2 in said games. The Packers may also get key pass catchers back in Jayden Reed, Christian Watson, Luke Musgrave and Dontayvion Wicks.
But the Bears defense and secondary have become top-notch heading towards the season’s close. This could be Justin Fields’ last time playing alongside his teammates against the hated Packers. I’m sure he wants to send a message regardless of what his future may entail in a Bears uniform.
I can honestly say after the first half of this season I would never believe Matt Eburflus could have somewhat righted this rudderless ship. But he did. The Packers have spent a lot of draft equity on the defensive side of the ball and have yet seen a consistent return on investment.
Let’s go out with a bang and stop the Packers from entering the playoffs like the Lions did in the last game of the season last year.
Bears: 33, Packers: 27
JOSH SCHROCK
Sunday’s game could be a moment for the Matt Eberflus Bears. The Bears have lost nine straight to the Packers but enter Sunday’s game red-hot with a chance to essentially knock their rival out of the playoffs. It’s a chance for Eberflus, offensive coordinator Luke…
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Publish date : 2024-01-05 22:41:59
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