The Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears is the ever traditional black and blue game between two teams that are thirsty to pull ahead in the NFC North. The Lions , 3-2-1 ATS, have been flying high with their Mike Martz run offense winning last week 23-16 at home against Tampa Bay as -2.5 favs. Chicago, 2-5 ATS, looks to be an improved team with Brian Griese under center winning a thriller last week 19-16 against Philadelphia as +5.5 dogs. SBGglobal.com has Chicago as -5 favorites at home.
The Bears have revenge on the mind after giving up an NFL record 34 points in the fourth quarter to lose 27-37 on Sept. 30th. Coming off the bye week the Lions were more committed to the run with the return of RB Kevin Jones who has been averaging a healthy 4.1 yards per carry. The Lions will need to run Jones often to keep the Bears from blitzing QB Jon Kitna’s brains out with a defense that has recorded 21 sacks. Running on Chicago has been pretty easy for most teams this year as the Bears are allowing 132.6 rushing yards per game. Detroit’s O-line has been atrocious however allowing 31 sacks through six games and it would be shocking if Kitna isn’t injured this season.
The Bears O-line hasn’t been stellar itself giving up 19 sacks in seven games, while blocking for a running attack that has averaged a paltry 3.2 yards per carry. While the running game has stalled the Bears do have a favorable match-up with TE Greg Olsen lining up against Lions linebackers that are a liability in coverage. Bettors need to watch the status of run stuffing Bears DT Tommie Harris who is listed as questionable with a back injury. SBGglobal.com has the over\under for the Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears game at 45 points.
The weather in Chicago will be very cool and clear around 50 degrees. Detroit has been outscored 72-13 in their last two games in Chicago will this trend continue? The Bears defense is showing signs of improvement but how will they hold up against Detroit’s big play receivers?
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