There are only two possible outcomes for this game.
Outcome #1. The Bears win and nobody cares. (Maybe some young players flash and that will be exciting, but honestly, who cares?)
Outcome #2. The Bears lose and it becomes impossible for Matt Nagy to coach the team for the remainder of 2021. (Honestly, I’m not sure Nagy or Pace will still be employed Friday if this is the result Thursday. When I floated the scenario to someone in the building they responded with the simple, “Buckle up.”)
Three predictions:
- David Montgomery has 24 carries for 147 yards and 2 touchdowns.
- Robert Quinn adds another 1.5 sacks to his ledger, bringing his total to 11.5 on the season.
- Matt Nagy avoids a midseason firing with an ugly win in front a national audience. And he will hear about it loudly from the Soldier Field faithful on December 3.
Chicago Bears 20, Detroit Lions 16
