I know it’s only week 10, but this Sunday’s game between the Bears and Lions has major playoff implications. The Lions will put their 6-2 record on the line this week, while the Bears come into the game at 5-3. The winner of this game will have both momentum and a clear sight of an NFC wild card berth.
Since these two teams’ last meeting on Monday night four weeks ago, the Bears have started firing on all cylinders, while the Lions have lost two of three. The Bears have victories over Tampa Bay, Philadelphia, and Minnesota, while the Lions have managed to beat only Denver.
Quarterback Jay Cutler has been outstanding for Chicago since the team lost to the Lions at Ford Field a month ago. The offensive line has stepped their game up, and Cutler has followed suit, throwing for five touchdowns compared to just two interceptions.
Cutler was confident about this week’s game against the Lions.
“(The offense) can do anything we want,” he said. “It’s an array of t...
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