Chicago Bears vs. Indianapolis Colts: Who Has the Advantage?

Aug 22, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Frank Gore (23) runs with the ball against the Chicago Bears at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 22, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Frank Gore (23) runs with the ball against the Chicago Bears at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports
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Bears’ Run Offense vs. Colts’ Run Defense

Sep 1, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard (24) runs the ball during the second half against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Bears won 21-7. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 1, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard (24) runs the ball during the second half against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Bears won 21-7. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

One of the biggest breaths of fresh air for Bears fans last week was watching rookie running back Jordan Howard rush for over 100 yards in his first-career start. Howard, who played for Indiana University, is averaging a whopping 5.1 yards per carry this season. The Colts had their hands full last week against the Jaguars’ 31st ranked run offense, allowing 136 yards and a touchdown on the ground. This will be Howard’s first time running the ball in the Hoosier State since his collegiate days, and could be in for a big homecoming.

Advantage: Bears

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