Back in April, I was one of many people who believed that the Chicago Bears offense could be one of the best in the NFL. They drafted two pieces of their offense in quarterback Caleb Williams and wide receiver Romeo Odunze to jump in alongside D.J. Moore, and newly acquired Keenan Allen. Then you can’t forget tight end Cole Kmet and the free agent signing of former Detroit Lions running back D’Andre Swift.
12 weeks later, it shows why the games are played and we don’t just compare teams on paper. Don’t get me wrong, this offense can still be dangerous, but it certainly hasn’t been exactly what everyone thought it would be. Either way, the Lions will have their hands full because, despite Chicago’s overall offensive stats, Detroit is banged up in the secondary and that could be a difference maker in the end.
Additionally, Williams’ mobility presents another challenge. The Bears have arguably the worst offensive line in the NFL, but even with that Williams has shown he can still make some plays. Let me tell you why the Lions have to limit the Bears passing attack on Thanksgiving to end their holiday losing streak.
Bears have weapons all over
Starting with the wide receivers, the Bears have plenty of options for Williams to throw the ball too. Moore continues to be the top option in Chicago, leading the team in catches (54), yards (566), and touchdowns (4). In his two games against the Lions last year, Moore had 13 catches for 164 yards and two touchdowns—so he has already been a problem for the Lions secondary.
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