The return of wide receiver Earl Bennett and defensive tackle Matt Toeaina this Monday night will help the Bears out tremendously.
The Bears faced the Eagles last season in Week 12 at Soldier Field, when both teams were 7-3.
The Eagles were the road favorites by over three and half points, this Monday night they’re nine point favorites at home.
Lincoln Financial Field is a tough place to play, plus the Eagles have won their last two games.
The Bears have won two straight, but in both games took early leads, so the teams they beat (Minnesota and Tampa Bay) were forced to pass.
This Monday night the Bears will be asked to stop Eagles star running back LeSean McCoy, who has eight rushing touchdowns and two receiving touchdowns so far this season.
With the return of defensive tackle Matt Toeaina (knee), the Bears could use more of a rotation against the Eagles No. 1 ranked rushing offense. Toeaina had arguably his best game last year against the Eagles, when he recorded one sack.
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November 04, 2011
