The Bears enter week 11 with a 4-6 record following a heartbreaking loss against the Green Bay Packers. This week, they’ll be in the noon window as they take on the 8-2 Minnesota Vikings. Here are my three bold predictions for this matchup.
I’m not sure why, but I have a feeling this fake punt might happen this week. I’m not even predicting whether they’ll pull it off, but the Bears seem to be playing with house money right now. At 4-6, they can afford to take these kinds of risks.
New Bears offensive coordinator Thomas Brown has been encouraging Caleb Williams to use his legs more decisively, which paid off last week against Green Bay when Williams racked up impressive runs. However, this week’s matchup against Minnesota presents a tougher challenge, as they’re one of the NFL’s best at containing scrambles. Even so, I can see Williams channeling his inner Jameis Winston and running one in at the goal line.
You know what? I was going to pick against the Bears again this week—would’ve been the third week in a row. But I’ve changed my mind. Sure, everything points to the Vikings winning, but I have a feeling we’ll get a Caleb Williams moment that not even Matt Eberflus can mess up.
Bears 24 Vikings 21
