Well....this game is going to go one of two ways. If it's close, I think Bears win 19-14. If Packer's win, it will be 31-10.
Keys: Hester, Manning and Bears running game. Packers can win without a huge day from Starks, but Bears can't win if they don't establish Forte. Rodgers won't be able to elude rushers on green dirt like he did last week. If Bears get as close to him as Atlanta did, he's going down.
Last time Packers played Bears they punted 8 times..that's playing with fire. No punts last week against Atlanta so I think tomorrow's number will be somewhere in the middle. Do they sacrifice an automatic 10-15 yds of field position by punting out of bounds or risk Hester going all the way? Field position will be paramount in this game with cold, snow and wind.
Lastly...Mason Crosby hasn't had to kick a clutch field goal..wait...hasn't MADE a clutch field goal since last year's home opener against the Eagles. Robbie Gould has been money for Bears and that's why I think if it's close, he could make a difference. Green Bay has to win going away. They just don't win close games...especially OT games.
If I was betting with my head and not my heart, I would probably take Bears and points. It's been one of those years for them and how many weeks in a row can the Packers excel in a playoff situation? Starting with the Giants game, this will be the 5th in a row.
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