Bears vs. Jets: 5 things to watch (and a prediction) for Week 12 matchup

Here’s what we’ll be watching for as the Bears face the Jets in Week 12. Plus, a final prediction.

The Chicago Bears (3-8) will play the New York Jets (6-4) in New Jersey and look to spoil the Jets’ future chances of making the playoffs. However, the Bears will likely take the field without Justin Fields, who injured his non-throwing shoulder last week against the Falcons.

It won’t happen on Sunday for fans looking to see a matchup of the 2021 second overall pick (Zach Wilson) vs. the 11th overall pick (Fields). Even if Fields plays, the Jets have benched Wilson in favor of backup quarterback Mike White.

Chicago struggles in road games and is 1-5 on the season. Without Fields and facing an elite Jets defensive line, it will be tough for the Bears to leave with their fourth win of the season and end their current losing streak.

Here are five things to watch in their Week 12 matchup — and a final prediction.