(104.3 The Score) The Bears (2-1) will host the New York Jets (1-2) on Sunday, with kickoff set for noon from Soldier Field.
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You can check out all of The Score’s preview coverage of the Bears-Jets matchup by clicking here. Below are game predictions from our Score hosts, producers and writers.
David Haugh (2-1): Bears 27, Jets 19
The star of the Bears offense remains ... the offense. Whether it's Tyson Bagent or Case Keenum, Ben Johnson is designing the schemes and calling the plays. Expect the same controlled passing game with a run emphasis and Dennis Allen's defense to come after Geno Smith, the fifth-most pressured quarterback in the league.
Matt Spiegel (1-2): Bears 27, Jets 24
Ben Johnson, a QBTBNL and the Bears improve to 3-1.
Chris Emma (1-2): Bears 31, Jets 16
It will be Tyson Bagent leading the Bears as their third starter in as many weeks, and he’ll deliver a victory along the lakefront. The running game will get going for the Bears while their defense will do its part once again.
Alex Kuhn (1-2): Bears 31, Jets 17
Tyson Bagent and the Bears offense take a quarter to get going but get rolling in the second half.
Tyler Buterbaugh (2-1): Bears 24, Jets 17
We saw what the Bears offense did to the Eagles when led by a 38-year-old Case Keenum, who hadn’t started a game in three years. Ben Johnson is an absolute mad man, and he’ll help the Bears drop points with whomever is under center. I think it will be a closer game because the Jets are improved offensively and defensively and because Johnson and Aaron Glen are familiar with one another from their time in Detroit together.
Tyler Ferengul (1-2): Bears 31, Jets 20
Even though the Bears’ starting quarterback is uncertain as of now (I would guess it's Tyson Bagent), I still have the utmost confidence that they’ll win this game. Last week told us everything we need to know about Ben Johnson, who will have whoever is starting at quarterback ready to play and a game plan that’s ready to attack. I expect nothing less from this Bears offense against a Jets team that has looked much improved from last season. The Bears win rather comfortably over Johnson's former Lions colleague, Jets head coach Aaron Glenn, and move to 3-1 on the season with another win at home.
Clint Clouse (2-1): Bears 28, Jets 17
I put my faith in Ben Johnson and Case Keenum to beat the Eagles, and they rewarded my pick with a dominant win. I think both Tyson Bagent and Keenum can beat the Jets, who are improved but not good enough to beat the Bears. My only worry is that this could be a potential lookahead spot with the Packers looming a week later. And shoutout to the White Sox for this awesome season!
Grant Lieder (1-2): Bears 24, Jets 10
The Jets aren’t a good football team, and I trust the Bears offense against this defense. Whether it’s Case Keenum or Tyson Bagent at quarterback, the Bears offense will score points.
Jakob Stutz (1-2): Bears 27, Jets 13
Whether Tyson Bagent or Case Keenum is at quarterback, I have confidence that the Bears' success in their dominant win over the Eagles will carry over. The Jets have played well enough through the first three weeks to make many believe this will be a close game. However, the Jets are a bit banged up and this Bears team is better than all of the teams New York has already played.
David Dykstra (1-2): Bears 27, Jets 20
The Bears get the win to improve to 3-1.
