In an NFC North matchup lacking some star power, the Green Bay Packers will travel to the Windy City to take on the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
The Green Bay Packers looked like Super Bowl contenders early in the year, as quarterback Aaron Rodgers was playing at an MVP level. However, Rodgers broke his collarbone a couple of weeks back against the Minnesota Vikings, and the season has gone downhill ever since. Brett Hundley likely did not think he would ever start as long as Rodgers was active in the NFL, and he has played like that in his two starts this season.
Last week, the Packers lost a bad one against the Detroit Lions in primetime, as Matthew Stafford picked them apart on Monday Night Football. This week, the Packers will be taking on a rookie quarterback in Mitchell Trubisky, who has played so-so since taking over for Mike Glennon earlier in the season. The Bears have been really tough at home this season, and with the Packers reeling, they have to be considered a favorite in this one.
Chicago is not going to light up the scoreboard, but they do play very good defense. Hundley could not move the ball against the Lions last weekend, as he was blitzed often, so expect the Bears to have a similar gameplan in this one. Look for a steady dose of Jordan Howard and Tarik Cohen for Chicago, who come into this game with the sixth-ranked rushing attack in the NFL.
Odds
Line: Chicago Bears (-3.0)
Over/Under: 38.0
The Bears are actually favorites against the Bears on Sunday, as they are giving 3.0 points in this game. The over/under of 38.0 points is a good one, as neither team is going to come close to 20 points in Week 10. This line will change a lot throughout the week, so head on over to OddsShark.com for any changes up until kickoff.
Next: 2018 NFL Mock Draft: 49ers draft a RB No. 1 overall
Prediction
This one is going to be an ugly one offensively, as neither team has proven they can move the ball consistently over the past few weeks. The Bears do have the advantage of playing at home, and they have shown they can win in front of their home fans. Expect the Bears to win a close one in front of their home fans on Sunday, as they try to escape the cellar in the NFC North.
Final Score: Bears 17 Packers 14