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NFL Week 16: Trends which will decide each game

By Russell S. Baxter

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 20: Running back Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans caries the football against the defense of the Detroit Lions during the first quarter of the game at Nissan Stadium on December 20, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 20: Running back Derrick Henry #22 of the Tennessee Titans caries the football against the defense of the Detroit Lions during the first quarter of the game at Nissan Stadium on December 20, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – DECEMBER 20: Mitchell Trubisky #10 of the Chicago Bears throws a pass during the first half against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 20, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – DECEMBER 20: Mitchell Trubisky #10 of the Chicago Bears throws a pass during the first half against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 20, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) /

Chicago Bears (7-7) at Jacksonville Jaguars (1-13), 1:00 pm

Bears: It’s been quite the reversal of fortunes for the offense and much-maligned Mitch Trubisky deserves some credit. He’s started the last three games and the Bears have scored 30-plus points in each outing. The four-year pro has thrown for five scores (1 interception) and has connected on over 70 percent of his passes in each contest.

Jaguars: The club now owns the longest losing streak in the league at 13 straight setbacks. It’s been quite a fall for a franchise that in 2017 was 10-6, won two playoffs contests and lost the AFC Championship Game at Foxborough. Since ’18, Doug Marrone’s team is a combined 12-34 in its last 46 games – with three straight last-place finishes.

Atlanta Falcons (4-10) at Kansas City Chiefs (13-1), 1:00 pm

Falcons: The team has lost at least 10 games for the first time since 2014. But despite the club’s disappointing win-loss record, the Falcons have actually scored more points (355) than they have allowed (353). As has been the case in recent seasons, the defense has been a weakness. Only four teams have allowed more yards per game this year.

Chiefs: Andy Reid’s club has rolled off nine straight wins and as has been well-documented, is 22-1 in its last 23 games (including playoffs) dating back to Week 12 of ’19. The defense hasn’t been sharp as of late, allowing 20 offensive touchdowns in their last six games. Kansas City gave up just 16 offensive TDs in their first eight outings.

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