My eyes lit up like a Christmas tree when I saw this line. First lets talk about what the line would be if both starting quarterbacks were healthy. I would venture to guess 49ers -3. Thats just a guess, but I'm no handicapper. I think you are getting a major discount here on the 49ers because they are coming off an embarassing tie to the Rams. The Bears, on the other hand, had a really tough time moving the ball against the Texans, and once Cutler got knocked out (literally), there was very little chance of them winning against the Texans.
Well, I don't think it matters who's playing quarterback for either of these teams. In fact, I've been following Collin Kaepernick's career for quite some time when he was running the pistol at Nevada, and I think he's more than capable of handling this offense. In fact, the Bears would have to be more prepared for him because he is such an elusive scrambler.
The bottom line is there is one matchup that I just can't get over, and that's the 49er front-7 against the Chicago Bears offensive line. Chicago just doesn't have the personnel to match up with this elite unit. With Jason Campbell behind center, the Bears are going to have to rely on a solid running game. The only problem is they don't have a guy on their team capable of blocking Patrick Willis, Aldon Smith, or NaVorro Bowman.
To make matters worse, when they will be in those 3rd and long situations (and trust me they will), they will have to rely on Jason Campbell to be smart and not turn the ball over. Harbaugh is no idiot. The Bears only real weapon at wide receiver is Brandon Marshall, and I expect the 49ers to jam him at the line and have Dashon Goldson waiting over the top to pick off any errand throws. Needless to say, this has the potential to be a long night for Jason Campbell.
Now, I know the Bears have this unbelievable defense that has pick-6's every game. and creates turnovers in their sleep. But the one thing I must add is that this team has only played against one team that has a decent running game (the Houston Texans). Their 7 wins have come against Indy, St Louis, Dallas, Jacksonville, Detroit, Carolina, and Tennessee. NONE OF THESE TEAMS KNOW HOW TO RUN THE BALL!!! The 49ers have the number 1 rushing attack in the NFL averaging over 170 yards a game, and I think you could argue one of the most physical offensive lines in the league (next to the Steelers). Lets just say the Bear's 5th ranked rushing defense, which in my opinion is statistically inflated based on an easy schedule, will be put to the test on Monday Night.
This game has blow out potential written all over it, and I think Vernon Davis gets back on track this week with a multi touchdown game. I think there's a good chance we have a tie for 1st place in the AFC north after Monday Night.
49ers 27
Bear 6
good luck
LARGE
Ohh at they got smoked by the Giants at home as well... Looks like I might be buying my ticket on the W8 train for this game...Big lean on da bears...
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