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

By Clyde A. Speller

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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Colts’ Run Offense vs. Bears’ Run Defense

Sep 11, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller (26) runs as Chicago Bears outside linebacker Leonard Floyd (94) defends during the first half at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller (26) runs as Chicago Bears outside linebacker Leonard Floyd (94) defends during the first half at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

The good news for the Bears is that inside linebacker Danny Trevathan should be back in the starting lineup, after missing the last two games due to having surgery on his thumb. He and fellow inside linebacker Jerrell Freeman should help keep Chicago’s front seven stout against the Colts’ ground attack. But will Trevathan’s return be enough for the Bears’ 26th ranked run defense? Indianapolis’ running game isn’t much to write home about, but could have an unexpected big day against the Bears. But, seeing that three of the Colts’ first four opponents have ranked in the bottom half of the league in run defense, and acknowledging that they have yet to rush for over 100 yards as a team in a game, Chicago just might find it easy to stop the run.

Advantage: Bears

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