The Bears can do the funniest thing of all time.
There has been a lot of trash talk amongst the NFC playoff coaches. Coach Procana of the Eagles has been a huge piece in that. And as we see the back-and-forth between the coaches, one thing is clear. Everyone is overlooking the Chicago Bears.
The 9-8 Bears barely won in the weakest division, but that does not mean that this team isn’t good. With a rookie Quarterback, you expect inconsistency at times. And that happened. Not only for Caleb Williams but for the entire team. At the end of the day, they are here. They are meant to be here. One of the best things about being the underdog is that it’s no pressure. You lose, so what? But if you win…you are the talk of the town. Coach Outlaw is not a coach who will lie down to anyone. I expect a fight to the very end.
But on the other side is a very explosive team. The Eagles led by their MVP Candidate in Hurts will be a tough test for the Bears. We know how great their offense is. The 2nd best-ranked team in the league. But that defense…is one of the worst. The playoffs are where weaknesses get exposed. And because many already have the Eagles winning, I have to play devil’s advocate. This game can be a shootout and there is a chance the Eagles run out of bullets.
My Prediction: Eagles win 38-24
I do like the Eagles here. Yes, their defense will struggle. No, Caleb Williams will not be able to capitalize. The rookie Quarterback has been too inconsistent for me to believe that he can will this team to a historical upset. One or two turnovers and this game is pretty much out of reach.
Tune in at 3 PM to watch what could be the biggest upset of all time.
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