The Chicago Bears are gearing up for a Sunday night primetime matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. Unfortunately, Justin Fields won’t be taking the starting quarterback role this time due to his ongoing recovery from a thumb injury. Instead, it’s rookie quarterback Tyson Bagent who will be leading the charge this week once again. With that in mind, let’s dive into my three bold predictions for Sunday’s game.
Tyson Bagent throws for 300+ yards vs the Chargers
Throwing for only 162 yards in his debut is kind of underwhelming. However, it’s important to consider that the Chargers currently have one of the weakest passing defenses in the NFL. If Justin Fields could be on the field, I would have anticipated a similar performance from him. I want to maintain the same level of expectations for Tyson, although that might not be entirely fair. Nevertheless, I believe Tyson can deliver. I anticipate he will surpass the 300-yard mark and do it in primetime.
Defense forces 3 turnovers
The improvement in the Bears defense is quite evident, and I must give Matt Eberflus props for his role in turning this unit around. I am confident that they will continue their rise once more this coming Sunday and win the turnover battle vs Justin Herbert and company.
Bears sneak out a win in Los Angeles
For the second consecutive week, I’m predicting that the Bears will secure a win. Despite being labeled as 8-point underdogs in Las Vegas, I have faith that this team is on an upward trajectory, while the Chargers may be trending in the opposite direction. Tyson Bagent, lead by the defense, will find a way to pull off a big win, sparking even bigger discussions about the quarterback situation.
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