On Sunday, in a matchup that will have huge playoff implications, the Green Bay Packers will battle against the Chicago Bears. The Packers will be on playoff fringe as they are 9-6. If they hope to keep their playoff hopes alive they really need a victory in this game. At present the Bears are11-4.
The total for the game is set at 43.5 whereas in NFL Odds the Packers will be the 6.5 point favorite.
Looking like a stellar team entering the playoffs, the Bears have won 7 of their last 8 games. Before making their playoff run, yet they will have one big test to complete. Historically, the Packers are one of the most difficult teams to beat on their home field and this is mostly true in the winter time. The Packers may have the best chance of any team in the NFC to win the Super Bowl as they looked outstanding last week and in spite of their record.
With having an excellent offence the Packers defense allows fewer than 16 points per game. Aaron Rodgers has really turned things around and looks like he is at the top of his game which is good news for the Packers. In their pass defense the Bears will have to be ready for that. In the defense of the Bears the pass defense is the biggest weakness.
For both teams this game will be one of the biggest games of the season and in this game, Look for a great battle between the teams.
This weekend the Chicago Bears will battle against the New York Jets. In their last game the Bears demolished the Vikings. Even though the Bears pulled away and took the victory in impressive fashion the game was close early in the 2nd half. In order to walk away with a very important victory the Jets managed to hold off the Steelers in the end. Coming off of big victories on the season both these teams are 10-4.
The total for the game is currently sitting at 36 whereas in NFL lines betting odds the Bears will be the 1 point favorites in this game.
The quarterbacks for each team will need to step up and make plays as these teams both have strong defenses. Neither quarterback has been as consistent as their teams would like them to be while both of these quarterbacks have shown flashes of the capability to make big plays which is the only problem. Under pressure both of these teams are known for making dumb turnovers.
Out of their last 7 games the Bears have now won 6. Even though the Jets are actually a strong road team, they will have the home field advantage. On the road, they have only lost one of their last 7 games. In this matchup, historically the Bears have had the advantage. Between these two teams the Bears have won 5 of the last 7 games.
The Bears try to force Sanchez to throw the ball as they will certainly focus in on the run. Even though it seems that teams have started to figure him out as the season has progressed, Sanchez was solid at the beginning of the season.
