Last season, the Green Bay Packers swept the Chicago Bears in their season series, and Chicago isn’t looking for a repeat in Week 2.
The two sides will kickoff their NFC North rivalry this year in primetime on Thursday Night Football. Even though Chicago enters this one with a better record, 1-0, that doesn’t mean in any way, shape or form that they have an advantage over the Packers.
Green Bay enters the game still with one of, if not the most lethal offenses in the NFL. They can put points on the board in a hurry, which is why the first key to Chicago’s victory may be the most important.
Key 1: Establish the run and time of possession
This one is centered around what the Washington Redskins were able to accomplish against the New Orleans Saints. They’ve provided a blueprint on how to beat the elite quarterbacks in this league. Don’t let them on the field.
The way a team does that, establish the run and work the clock.
Chicago has the combination of backs to do just that in Matt F...
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PLAYERS:
Matt Forte,
Michael Bush,
Drew Brees,
Jay Cutler,
Brandon Marshall,
Alshon Jeffery,
Randall Cobb
TEAMS: Chicago Bears, Washington Redskins, New Orleans Saints, Green Bay Packers
TEAMS: Chicago Bears, Washington Redskins, New Orleans Saints, Green Bay Packers
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