(670 The Score) The Bears (4-10) will host the Detroit Lions (12-2) on Sunday, with kickoff set for noon from Soldier Field.
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You can check out all of 670’s preview coverage of the Bears-Lions matchup by clicking here. Below are game predictions from our 670 hosts, producers and writers.
David Haugh (9-5): Lions 34, Bears 22
The Lions will limp into Soldier Field but still leave as the kings of the NFC North jungle. The Bears are in vacation mode.
Matt Spiegel (7-7): Bears 31, Lions 23
I have to go oppo to have any shot to win this predictions pool. And logic has betrayed me all season long. So I’m taking the Bears in an upset.
Chris Tannehill (8-6): Bears 31, Lions 30
Every week, I have to google “Bears losing streak” to double check how long it has been. That’s not good. I do, however, believe that Eight is Enough.
Chris Emma (9-5): Lions 31, Bears 26
The Lions are one of the best teams in the NFL, but their defense is decimated. As bad as it has been for the Bears, they'll hang tough at home – but suffer a ninth straight loss.
Paul Pabst (9-5): Lions 24, Bears 13
I don’t think this game is going to be pretty for either side. The Lions are roughed up and vulnerable, but the Bears players have shown little to buy into. The slow starts kill them. The Lions can still score. I’m going with the Lions. Sad.
Alex Kuhn (9-5): Lions 38, Bears 3
The Bears are a disaster in every phase. The rumblings are that they’re going to start rookie Kiran Amegadjie at left tackle again after he got eviscerated by the Vikings last week. DJ Moore is talking about vacationing in Mexico while lots of skill players are making business decisions. The Bears can’t figure out blocking assignments at the point of attack. Their defense is abysmal. The Lions are banged up but coming off of a loss that will definitely rally the troops. Even in their loss to the Bills, the Lions offense performed very well. It’s a statement win coming for Detroit.
Tyler Ferengul (9-5): Lions 27, Bears 20
It’s an outdoor game for Jared Goff, and he has notoriously struggled in those conditions. That being said, Goff and the currently beaten-up Lions team won't lose at Soldier Field on Sunday. Offensively, their only really key injury is to David Montgomery. That’s big, but I don't believe it will be enough to slow down Detroit’s offense. We saw the Vikings carve up the back half of the Bears defense numerous times with their weapons, and the Lions still have great weapons at their disposal. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams and Sam LaPorta will all have big games. The Bears offense may have a bit of an easier time against a Lions defense that’s riddled with injuries, but I still don't think it will be enough for them to outscore the most potent offense in the entire NFL. Caleb Williams plays a better game in front of the home crowd, extending his interception-free streak to nine games, but the Bears fall short again as the Lions continue their march to having the NFC’s top seed.
Robbie Triano (9-5): Lions 1 billion, Bears 2
When the Lions and Bears played on Thanksgiving, I predicted that Detroit would win by the score of 1 billion to 1. The game was much closer than I thought. I was thankful for Matt Eberflus that day. But this time, I’ll adapt. I’ll be an unbiased analyst and won’t let my Lions fandom cloud my judgement. With all of the injuries to Detroit’s defense, I’ll predict a much closer game. The Bears offense improves but still loses by 999,999,998. Go Lions.
Sean Sears (7-7): Lions 31, Bears 13
After hearing Dan Campbell's interview on 97.1 The Ticket, any faint hope I had of the Bears catching the Lions at the right time was obliterated by the man himself. At this point, the Bears’ priorities have shifted entirely. Forget winning games, developing players or showing progress — it’s all about ensuring Caleb Williams makes it through the season in one piece. And while we’re at it, can someone take Ben Johnson out for a steak dinner? Seriously, make it a good one.