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Packers at Bears

Packers and Bears meet for the third time this season. Each won when playing at home. Bears, as division winners, draw the home field in this close matchup.

Comparing the teams on pass offense, Packers, rank 4th ahead of Bears at 10. Two capable teams, to be sure. Killer Stat, Offense.

On defense, big edge to the Packers, ranking 7th vs Bears at 28th. Porous pass D could be a problem for the Bears. See both teams on the defensive side of our Killer Stat, (Yards per Pass attempt) chart. Killer Stat, Defense.

Bears have something going for them, probably the key to their fine season. They lead the leauge in Giveaways (fewest) and also on Takeaways (most). Making them standout leaders on Turnover Difference. Good chance they'll need to lean on these strengths to best the Packers this Saturday.

Turnover Differential

Chicago Bears

2025 through Week 17


      Turnover Difference -- Chicago Bears

Our computer sees a close game, favoring the Bears at home by 1.5 after they get 3 points for the home field. I'm impressed by the season the Bears put together and I'll side with them for the win. Could easily go either way.

Bill Sanders for BudGoodeSports.com
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