Close one again this week
Things to look for: Offense
-Clifton vs Peppers (Pack O-line vs Bears D-line)Clifton does a pretty damn good job against Peppers and I hope he lays everything on the line this game. Overall, the line needs to give Rodgers time in the pocket while his receivers get separation. Rodgers having to scramble around won't help.
-Finley vs CoverageFinley should have a field day with the Cover 2. He needs a big game.
-Rush offenseStarks is averaging 6.8 YPC and Grant is averaging 4.3 YPC. Give them the ball early and make the Bears think run, setting up the deep PA.
Things to look for: Defense
-Stop the biggest threatMatt Forte
is the Bears offense. Packers are 6th overall in rush defense, but he is the biggest threat in the pass game. Packers struggled against covering Sproles and though Forte isn't as fast, the Bears may try to exploit this.
-Get to CutlerBears offensive line is just terrible. Capers will hopefully throw in some nice blitz packages against them and get to Cutler often. Saints crushed Cutler and the Packers defense should do the same. Cutler makes dumb mistakes under pressure
-Close gaps, form tacklingWhen Cutler or Forte are allowed to run in circles with the ball in their hands, they make something happen. Packers defense needs to close the gaps and tackle these guys on the first attempt. If they break 1 or 2 tackles, they always find ways to make it to the end zone.
-TurnoversCapitalize on mistakes made (mostly by Cutler being pressured). Big turnover factor will play into winning the game.
And as always....DON'T KICK IT TO HESTER!
Packers win 24-13. 3-0.