2) Defense, win the ballgame
Throughout the Lovie Smith era, the Bears won despite having lackluster performances under center. Those teams wouldn’t have been successful without a stellar and hungry defense. Throughout the year, the Bears have been solid on defense, but not extraordinary. The pass rush has looked formidable at times, but the defense as a whole has never culminated into one fierce and dangerous product.
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Remember that comeback in 2006 against the Arizona Cardinals? Rex Grossman has 6 turnovers and led the Bears to 3 points in the game. Chicago won that game by a score of 24-23. I’m not by any means saying that the Bears have to score two defensive touchdowns every single game. However, that defense took pride in having an atrocious offense and winning anyways. The adversity didn’t diminish their attitude, it increased it. Chicago lacks a chip on their shoulder, and this could be the opportunity to establish it. The Bears need 2 sacks, a turnover, and allow 17 points or less for this key.