3. Can Mitchell Trubisky replicate his string of strong performances against better competition?
Ultimately whether the Bears offense finds success falls on the shoulders — or right arm — of Mitchell Trubisky. Trubisky has found success over the last four games, including his best game of the season on Thanksgiving against the Lions.
While his stats were impressive — 29/38 for 338 yards, 3 touchdowns and 1 interception — it was his execution of the offense that was most reassuring. He went through his progressions — including finding Jesper Horsted and David Montgomery for second-half touchdowns where they weren’t the first read. It was his ability to lead the Bears on a nine-play, 90-yard game-winning scoring drive, where he hit Anthony Miller for two deep third-down conversions.
The Cowboys defense isn’t the Lions defense, but Trubisky has been playing with a newfound confidence now that Nagy has rediscovered what works for his quarterback. And if he’s smart, he’s going to stick with it.