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Week 12 keys to the game: Chicago Bears vs Tennessee Titans

By William "Wild Bill" Ingalls

Oct 20, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Matt Barkley (12) during warmups prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Green Bay won 26-10. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 20, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Matt Barkley (12) during warmups prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Green Bay won 26-10. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 20, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) runs the ball against Chicago Bears safety Deon Bush (26) during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 20, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) runs the ball against Chicago Bears safety Deon Bush (26) during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

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.

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