The Chicago Bears (3-8) will head to New Jersey to face the struggling New York Jets (6-4) at MetLife Stadium. It will be a weird game as the Jets have benched second-overall pick Zach Wilson in favor of backup Mike White, and the Bears might be without Justin Fields (left shoulder) due to injury.
Despite being 6-4 and fighting for a playoff spot, the Jets have one of the worst offenses in the NFL, and it’s why they benched Wilson. However, the problem isn’t just at quarterback. New York struggles to run the ball since star runningback Breece Hall went on the IR in week seven.
Chicago has a great chance to beat New York (even without Justin Fields) in what will likely be an ugly, low-scoring game. Here are three reasons to be optimistic heading into Week 12.