(670 The Score) The Bears (4-3) will visit the Arizona Cardinals (4-4) on Sunday, with kickoff set for 3:05 p.m. CT from State Farm Stadium.
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David Haugh (4-3): Cardinals 23, Bears 17
This is as tough of a game to predict as the Bears have played. After a tumultuous week and unacceptable loss, it’s just too hard to believe in this football team. Kyler Murray remains special, and the Bears offensive line remains in shambles. That’s a bad combination. Hello, .500.
Matt Spiegel (5-2): Bears 24, Cardinals 17
The Bears defense continues to give up fewer than 21 points, and the offense starts juuuust a bit better. It’s enough.
Chris Tannehill (4-3): Bears 19, Cardinals 13
This is a tough game to pick. The Bears could be missing multiple starters on the offensive line, their high-priced free-agent guard has been a healthy scratch lately, two members of the secondary still haven’t practiced, a third member may be benched and players are publicly criticizing the coaching staff on every media outlet (including The Score!). Yet here I am finding a pathway to victory. The best way to help out an offensive line in turmoil is by running the ball, which is something you can do against this Arizona team. The Bears defense was undermanned against the Commanders last week, and they were still impressive. The Bears have more talent top to bottom, and they’ve been resilient in spite of their own coaches. They need this win, and I think they’ll get it.
Chris Emma (5-2): Bears 20, Cardinals 19
Cairo Santos will deliver the game-winning field goal to beat the Cardinals as the Bears earn a much-needed bounce-back victory.
Paul Pabst (5-2): Bears 21, Cardinals 20
This might be the toughest call of the season. On one hand, I think the entire Bears roster and coaching staff got a code red after the mess that was the loss to the Commanders. Usually, a good team reacts strongly after something like that. The issue is, I don't know what the Cardinals will do from week to week. They've looked much better in October. I'm going Bears by a point in a burner.
Evan Thomas (4-3): Cardinals 27, Bears 20
The Bears are 3-17 on the road under Matt Eberflus and are coming off one of the worst losses of his tenure in Chicago, leading to locker room chaos — and a Cardinals win this Sunday.
Alex Kuhn (4-3): Cardinals 24, Bears 17
The Cardinals are a difficult team to figure out. They’re coming off of two consecutive victories and between Kyler Murray and James Conner, they have a running game that will give the Bears trouble. They’re also at home. The Bears have yet to win a true road game this season. The vibes from the Bears locker room this past week weren’t good. There has been too much finger-pointing and not enough accountability.
Tyler Ferengul (5-2): Bears 23, Cardinals 13
After all the turmoil and backlash from how the Bears’ loss to the Commanders ended, I believe they’ll bounce back in the desert Sunday. The defensive game plan should be straightforward. If the Bears can cover Marvin Harrison Jr. and limit him to three or four catches, they’ll win this game. And I believe that’s what will happen when Jaylon Johnson lines up against him throughout the game. From there, the Cardinals offense will be one-dimensional with James Conner pounding the rock and Kyler Murray improvising outside of the pocket, which he’s done a lot. The Cardinals play hard defensively and even though the Bears have several unhealthy offensive linemen, they’ll find a rhythm against a unit that’s a little short on talent. Matt Eberflus and Jonathan Gannon know each other well. Like last year, I think Eberflus gets the better of him. The Bears get a much-needed win to move to 5-3.
Robbie Triano (5-2): Bears 17, Cardinals 14
Is there a mutiny currently going on in the Bears locker room? It sure feels like it. But will it affect the game Sunday? I don't think so. The players on the team are more accountable than their head coach and won't let the noise impact what's on the field. If the Bears lose, it's time to cut bait on Matt Eberflus.
Tyler Buterbaugh (4-3): Bears 24, Cardinals 17
I’d love to say the Bears will whoop the Cardinals’ ass, but it would be a surprise if they did that. The Bears offense looked lost and confused against the Commanders, but Caleb Williams did look good late in the second half in leading the team to scoring opportunities. The Bears need to bank more on their running back as D’Andre Swift continues to dominate, and they should get Williams back to his comfort zone with the up-tempo approach.
The Chicago defense continues playing at a high level and should hang with this Arizona offense. Kyler Murray has been playing exceptionally well and is finding his connection with Marvin Harrison Jr., so the Bears defense will need to be locked in to contain those two.
Sean Sears (5-2): Bears 24, Cardinals 14
Caleb Williams led the Bears to a late go-ahead touchdown Sunday, only to see the Hail Mary everyone won't stop talking about ruin his homecoming. It feels like the Bears respond against the Cardinals. This is a crucial game in the NFC playoff race for a young Bears team learning to win, and Chicago delivers a win that quiets the fears of fans for the moment.