3 Reasons why the Chicago Bears will beat the Philadelphia Eagles

Sep 11, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) throws during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) throws during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 4, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) runs after catching a pass during the second half against the Dallas Cowboys at Soldier Field. Dallas won 41-28. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) runs after catching a pass during the second half against the Dallas Cowboys at Soldier Field. Dallas won 41-28. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

3. The Eagles struggled with covering the deep ball… against the Browns

The Eagles might have won their game against the lowly Browns, but they gave up some big plays in the process. Receivers Gary Coleman and Terrell Pryor hauled in passes of 58 and 44 respectively. Nothing against Coleman and Pryor, but they don’t hold a candle to the likes of Alshon Jeffery, Kevin White, and Zach Miller. While John Fox tends to lean on the run game, he should definitely take some shots downfield to test Philadelphia’s defensive backs. Cutler and Jeffery’s connection in Houston provides further optimism that the home run ball can bring the Bears to victory against the Eagles.

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