5 bold predictions for Bears’ Week 1 matchup vs. Lions

The Bears open the season vs. the Lions on Sunday, and there are sure to be fireworks from both sides. Here are our bold predictions.

5. Matthew Stafford engineers a fourth quarter comeback for the Lions

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Unfortunately, bold predictions don’t always mean positive predictions. Prior to his injury last season, Stafford was on an absolute tear, on pace for another 5,000 yard season with 38 touchdowns and just 10 interceptions. Now healthy, he very well could pick up where he left off. With 24 career fourth quarter comebacks and 28 game-winning drives, I see the veteran leading his team down the field to win the game late. The Bears defense struggled at times with putting teams away in the fourth quarter and if Stafford has his top target receiver Kenny Golladay healthy enough to play, look out.

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