Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Chicago Bears: Who Has the Advantage?
Bears’ Pass Offense vs. Jags’ Pass Defense
By looking at the numbers, this game may be determined by who will win this matchup. Since Brian Hoyer took control of the offense, the Bears’ passing game has become the fifth-ranked passing attack in the league. Hoyer may find it difficult to add to his streak of three 300-plus yard games against a Jacksonville defense that is surrendering an average of only 198.8 passing yards per game (seventh in the NFL).
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Alshon Jeffery is still considered a major threat, but the Jags may have to take Cameron Meredith more seriously as well. Meredith is coming off a career game, where he caught nine passes for 130 yards and a touchdown. The Jags have allowed only one wide receiver to gain over 100 yards receiving this season, and have done well in containing receivers such as Jordy Nelson of the Packers and T.Y. Hilton of the Indianapolis Colts. This match up can go either way, but considering Chicago’s improved, yet still shaky offensive line, Jacksonville should have the slight edge.
Advantage: Jaguars