It’s only the beginning of fall, but the fate of the 2023 Chicago Bears (0-3) likely comes down to their Week 4 matchup against the Denver Broncos (0-3). Both teams are still searching for their first victory of the season and have lost in both dramatic and blowout fashion to begin the year. This Sunday, unless the improbable happens (more on that in a bit), one team will leave with life still left in their season while the other will need to start making their 2024 NFL Draft plans.
For the Bears, this could be the beginning of the end for this coaching staff and quarterback. If Matt Eberflus can’t get his team going and Justin Fields continues to struggle, the writing will be on the wall heading into the middle of the season. They haven’t won in nearly a full calendar year and could be on the verge of completely unraveling. Eberflus’ seat is getting hotter by the day, and he needs a win to fan the flames.
The Broncos, meanwhile, have a talented group of players and are trying to turn the corner under new head coach Sean Payton. Their offense has managed to look better in Russell Wilson’s second season, but it’s their defense that has been a problem. If they allow the Bears to find their footing, it could be a problem for them.
This game has the makings to be unpredictable and wildly entertaining, despite the team records. Desperation can make for a fun football game, and here are our bold predictions for what we’re going to see.