The Bears enter week 13 with a 4-7 record following a heartbreaking loss against the Minnesota Vikings. This week, they’ll be in the Thanksgiving window as they take on the 10-1 Detroit Lions. Here are my three bold predictions for this matchup.
Rome Odunze 100+ receiving yards.
Since Thomas Brown became the Bears’ new offensive coordinator, Rome Odunze has seen at least 10 targets in every game. Over that span, he’s totaled 65 and 39 yards on 11 receptions. I’ve got a feeling that Caleb Williams and Odunze will connect for some big plays on Thanksgiving.
Caleb Williams goes over 300 passing yards.
Caleb Williams led the NFL in passing yards last week, throwing for 350. The Bears’ rookie quarterback seems to be hitting his stride under new offensive coordinator Thomas Brown. After successfully navigating the Brian Flores test, he now faces Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn. I expect Williams to keep airing it out while preserving his no interception streak which is now at five games.
Bears don’t get a FG blocked.
In consecutive weeks, the Bears’ kicking unit has been a big opportunity for opposing special teams. It seems teams have identified a weakness in the Bears’ special teams line and have also locked in on the trajectory of kicker Cairo Santos. However, I believe the Bears will manage to get through Thanksgiving without any special teams blunders.
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Score prediction.
Lions 34 Bears 31
If Glenn stops Williams you should hire Glenn.
One prediction…I no longer believe this game will end in embarrassment.
No, I think the placekicking game comes together this week. Our gaffe of the week will be a potential blocked punt, but Taylor will hold the ball, sidestep, and quick kick for 43 yards to save the day.
@TGena: The odds are zero because Poles is a healthy adult who was toilet trained as a child, like all of us. Now, if a Detroit concession stand offers him a tainted chili dog, I suppose it’s possible.
@TGena the odds are 0 because Poles is likely safe.
Hey Dave —
What are the odds of Bears GM, Ryan Poles soiling himself between now and game time?
Asking for a friend.