So, what is going to happen on Sunday?
- This strikes me as the kind of Caleb game with a gaudy stat line. 29-36, 325 yards, 2-3 touchdowns. The Bears know they have to come out of the box flinging it, and they will.
- The Bears will focus on containing Kyler Murray in the run game and limit him to under 20 yards (and one first down) on the ground.
- Trey McBride, Cardinals TE, is coming off his best game of the season and I think that will continue Sunday. I think the Cardinals will target McBride the way Jacksonville did Evan Engram early; consistent underneath stuff to keep the pressure off Murray.
- After watching how effective De’Von Achane was in the passing game against Arizona last week, I can’t see a scenario where D’Andre Swift is not targeted multiple times in the passing game. I’ll have some serious question for the coaching staff if he’s not.
- Caleb has been sacked 22 times. Kyler has been sacked 11 times. If you’re looking for the most glaring statistical discrepancy between these two clubs, there it is. If the Bears can keep Caleb upright, they’ll win this game, pulling away in the fourth quarter.
Chicago Bears 30, Arizona Cardinals 20