If it ain’t broke…
Is this a ‘trap game’? Seems to fit the definition – catching a meh team on a short week at home after an emotional win.
I’ve caught some Saints this season. Numbers say their pass D suck, but outside the Bills and Seahawks beating them handily, and stomping the GMEN 26-14, they’ve been in one score games including the last one against a tough Pats’ team.
In that game, Spencer Rattler completed 76.9% for 227, no TD/INTs, and 106.7 QB rating, so these guys aren’t just gonna roll over
Bears have racked up 11 TOs on their win streak, and one must imagine that streak will end sooner or later. I mean, if they go +3 TOs the rest of the way, they can damn near beat anyone.
The real test will come when they don’t create those TOs.
How will they respond then? Will their D give up a bunch of TDs, or will they force FGs?
God forbid make 3rd down stops…
Will the O take it up a notch to make up for essentially 3 extra drives?
One of my biggest question is if D’Andre Swift can continue stacking big runs off his 7.7 YPC performance?
Ben Johnson went with the K.I.S.S. philo for the run, and it worked; however, NFL watches tape too.
If everything goes right – D continues to steal TOs – Swift runs for over 4.5 ypc, Caleb plays efficiently with tactical strikes…
Then this game should be in hand by the late 3rd.
Though let’s be real, we’re all Bear fans. No such thing as an ‘easy win’ for this team especially if it’s super windy and rainy.
As such, I expect more nail-biting Tradewinding into the crunch. At least they won’t be playing against the refs, right?
Once more, into the breach!