3 Bears Bold Predictions in Week 7 vs. Patriots

Loveland and Williams have developed a strong quarterback-to-tight end connection, and that chemistry was on full display in Week 6. The Patriots will want to keep Chicago’s young wide receivers under control because of their big-play potential. That could leave Loveland with favorable matchups over the middle of the field.

Loveland will take advantage of New England’s off-ball linebackers and eclipse 120 receiving yards. He will work in sync with Williams to find openings in the Patriots’ zone defense, particularly when plays break down and the two connect on scramble drills.

Bears Defense Forces Five Fumbles

The Bears defense has a knack for creating disruption and generating turnovers. New England, meanwhile, has shown a tendency to give the ball away. Although the Patriots have taken better care of the football in recent weeks, facing Chicago’s aggressive defense will present a difficult challenge.

Defensive coordinator Dennis Allen will want his unit to remain aggressive and force turnovers. The Bears will wreak havoc by attacking the football and pursuing splash plays early and often. Chicago will force five fumbles, creating multiple opportunities to swing the game in its favor.

Luther Burden III Scores One Receiving Touchdown and One Rushing Touchdown

Burden is emerging as one of head coach Ben Johnson‘s preferred weapons in the wide receiver room. He can make plays on the boundary, but his versatility makes him particularly dangerous in the slot. That flexibility allows Johnson to deploy him in a variety of ways and create mismatches for opposing defenses.

Burden will find the end zone twice against New England. He will catch one touchdown pass before Johnson dials up a creative rushing play to get him into the end zone again. If the Bears want to keep the Patriots’ defense guessing, using Burden as both a receiver and a ball carrier could be an effective way to do it.