3. Force turnovers by the Lions
It’s worth noting that the last two Bears-Lions games played in Detroit have come down to the wire, and it was a crucial takeaway that led to a Chicago victory. In 2018, Eddie Jackson had a walk-off interception return for a touchdown that broke the tie and gave the Bears a 23-16 lead, which was sealed by a Kyle Fuller interception. Last season, Jackson had an interception off David Blough to preserve a last-ditch comeback effort by the Lions.
If the Bears defense can force the Lions offense into mistakes, they should give their offense some breathing room. But history tells us this game should be close throughout, and it might take some late-game heroics by the defense to preserve a win. With Jackson moving back to free safety, it’ll be interesting to see if he can once again force Stafford’s hand and come down with the type of game-changing play he’s known for.
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