Packers at Bears
Florios take: Ive been overlooking and underestimating the Bears all year. So why stop now? Sure, the Bears beat the Packers in Week Three. Yes, the Packers barely beat the Bears in Week 17, when the Packers needed a win to qualify for the playoffs. But the Packers are firing on all cylinders, and they look like they cant be beaten. Though they may be beaten, its impossible to pick against them after beating the Falcons by 27.
Florios pick: Packers 31, Bears 23.
Rosenthals take: This week has felt like a coronation for Aaron Rodgers as the leagues best quarterback and the Packers as the It team. Its all too perfect, which should worry Packers fans. The Bears have proven they can slow down Aaron Rodgers. (Green Bay averaged 13.5 points in two matchups against Chicago.) Like the Jets and Patriots last week, I think divisional familiarity will help to slow down a hot offense. The Bears wont give up big plays, and tailback James Starks should struggle to run against a strong run defense. This pick isnt about logic. Its about the Bears finding a way to make this game ugly. They can beat a more talented Packers squad because of special teams, defense, and the Jay Cutler throw across his body that looks like a terrible idea. For some strange reason, Im convinced Cutler will complete that throw Sunday and spoil Rodgers run to NFL royalty.
Rosenthals pick: Bears 20, Packers 17.
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