(670 The Score) The Bears (7-3) will host the Steelers (6-4) on Sunday, with kickoff set for noon CT from Soldier Field.
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You can check out all of 670’s preview coverage of the Bears-Steelers matchup by clicking here. Below are game predictions from our 670 hosts, producers and writers.
David Haugh (8-2): Bears 24, Steelers 23
After living rent-free in so many Chicago fans’ heads all week, the former part-owner of the Bears — Aaron Rodgers — will return to Pittsburgh empty-handed. All the focus on Rodgers masked how ready the Bears are for this moment, a chance to grind out a relevant victory in November. Expect a replenished Bears secondary to hold its own against Rodgers and the running game to control the clock.
Matt Spiegel (8-2): Steelers 24, Bears 20
The Bears' three-game winning streak is snapped.
Chris Emma (7-3): Bears 23, Steelers 20
The challenges grow now for the Bears, starting against the Steelers on Sunday, but I see this as a favorable matchup for Chicago – with or without Aaron Rodgers on the field. Make it another victory for the Bears.
Paul Pabst (7-3): Bears 25, Steelers 21
I have no doubt that Aaron Rodgers is playing. I think the Bears win 25-21. It’s a weird number. The Steelers are inconsistent on both sides the ball, and I'm sure this game will be painfully tense.
Alex Kuhn (7-3): Bears 21, Steelers 17
The Bears defense will struggle against the run but still limit the Steelers. Offensively, the Bears do just enough.
Jakob Stutz (8-2): Bears 27, Steelers 21
Could I pick this one after we learn for sure who's playing on defense for the Bears? I do think the Bears win, but that feels less safe with their linebackers as banged up as they are. The offense will have to show up, and I think they'll find extra juice coming back home. I expect to see some explosive plays, which could make the difference in a matchup of teams that rarely give the ball away.
Sean Sears (10-0): Bears 24, Steelers 21
The Steelers defense makes me nervous, but I think the Bears are the better team on paper. All that could mess this up is Aaron Rodgers. I hope the Bears break him like Bane broke Batman’s back. But yeah, go Bears.
Tyler Ferengul (5-5): Bears 27, Steelers 16
Regardless of Aaron Rodgers’ playing status, I'm confident the Bears will win this game. The Steelers win football games by creating turnovers on defense, but they give up plenty of yards in the air and on the ground. I'm not worried about the Bears finding rhythm there. It’s plain and simple: If the Bears don't turn the ball over, they’ll win this game. I believe they’ll take care of the ball. The Ben Johnson-led Bears aren’t afraid of anyone, and they extend their winning streak to four games to improve to 8-3 heading into Thanksgiving week in what's been a crazy season.
Clint Clouse (9-1): Bears 28, Steelers 20
The Bears defense had their best performance of the season last week. And with the potential of Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon returning from injury, the unit should get better. The boogeyman Aaron Rodgers comes back to Soldier Field, a place where he has terrorized the Bears and their fans for years. There has been a debate about whether Bears fans would rather face a banged-up Rodgers or backup Mason Rudolph. I want the Bears to face Rodgers and beat him in what’s likely their last game ever against him.
This is a winnable game for the Bears, whose offense is getting better and which should move the ball through the air against a Steelers team that’s last in the NFL in passing defense. If the Bears can keep Caleb Williams clean and keep the Steelers defensive line from wreaking havoc, Chicago should win this game regardless of who starts at quarterback for Pittsburgh.
Tyler Buterbaugh (8-2): Bears 24, Steelers 21
The Ben Johnson-Caleb Williams marriage is bringing life back to Bears fans. And to top it all off, the Bears defeat the evil Aaron Rodgers this Sunday. I think this will be a tight game with inconsistency from both offenses. But until I’m proven wrong, the Bears offense finds a way to win it.