Looking at the numbers, these teams match up pretty well against one another.  The one stat that does stick out though is passing yards allowed by the Pats.  They have given almost every QB they have played this season a tough game.  Cutler has really struggled to throw the ball downfield and this is not the matchup to help that happen.  The Bears really need a monster game from Matt Forte and should get it this week.  The Pats have some big players missing on the defensive side of the ball and they haven’t been able to stop anyone on the ground this year regardless.

Look for the Bears to do everything they can to establish the run and dominate the time of possession.  They can not afford turnovers against a team that plays excellent at home.  The Pats offensively have really turned it around lately and look to finally be clicking, thanks to a healthy Gronk and a re-energized Tom Brady.  The Pats had a long week off and the Bears tough a brutal loss at home last week, so we’ll see how the Bears will be able to rebound in this tough road game.

PATRIOTS 31 – BEARS 24

FANTASY BEAST – TOM BRADY