Seattle at Chicago (12/02/2012)

I agree. I thought the Vikings would play the Bears tougher last week and got hurt fading the Bears. The Bears were smart and exposed the Vikings with a lot of 3 step drops and short passes. This was a smart plan to keep Cutler safe, but I think the Seahawks match up much better against this team. They have the corners to man up and can bring the blitz against a very shakey offensive line that will be without the services of right guard Lance Louis, who was absolutely leveled by Jared Allen last week.   

I worry about the Seahawks being able to move the ball against this defense. My hope is that the Bears will be a step slower on the defensive side of the ball. Lance Briggs will definitely not be a 100% as he was seen walking around in a boot after last week's game. And Tillman, one of the best corners in the league, is still listed as questionable with an ankle injury. I don't think Seattle will "light up the scoreboard" at Soldier Field this Sunday, but I think they have the tools in play a very competitive game. Just keep in mind who the Bears have faced the past few weeks: the 49ers led by Frank Gore, the Vikings led by AP (who surprisingly came up w a 100 yd day despite a losing effort), and now the Seahawks led by Marshawn Lynch. Seems like their defense can't catch a break and are going up against some of the best running games in the league in 3 consecutive weeks.

Having Devin Hester out doesn't seem like that big of a deal to me given he hasn't done much all season, but its still one less thing Seattle doesn't have to account for. And for those of you who forgot, Alshon Jeffery just had his knee scoped, so he won't be in action. It would seem the Bears just don't have the right personnel to light up the scoreboard. Obviosuly Brandon Marshall is always a threat, but the Seahawks will have the medicine for him and probably mimic the 49er gameplan from 2 weeks ago.     

The Bears only put up 3 points in last weeks second half, and I don't think that bodes well for them when they step up in class and play the Seahawks defense.

I guess what I am trying to say is I like the Seahawks to win or lose this game by a fg or so, in a low scoring game.

Seattle  17

Chicago 13

good luck

CHICAGO - 3