1. Take the pressure of Matt Barkley
People get frustrated when Tom Brady or Aaron Rodgers have a bad performance in a loss because they are supposed to go in and win the game. For anyone who wasn’t aware, Matt Barkley is NOT Tom Brady or Aaron Rodgers. John Fox can’t ask Matt Barkley to step in and score over 17 points. However, the Bears have to score at least some points to win. The Bears can create some offense.
First, the offensive line needs to play like they did against Minnesota. The Bears didn’t do anything special offensively against the Vikings, but they obliterated them in the trenches. Doing so against Tennessee will be difficult considering the likelihood of 7 and 8 man boxes, but the line play has to be stellar nonetheless. In addition, the running backs have to keep the offense on schedule. Regardless of blocking, the Bears need at least three yards a rush. Doing so will create manageable third downs as well as wear out the defense.
Lastly, the receivers can do their part in running great routes and getting open. Marquess Wilson, Eddie Royal, and Cameron Meredith have to have their best game of the year this season as well.