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NostraButkus: 5 Bold Predictions for Chicago Bears vs San Francisco 49ers

By Bill Zimmerman

Sep 14, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers gold rush cheerleaders perform during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Levi
Sep 14, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers gold rush cheerleaders perform during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Levi /
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4. Both Jordan Howard and Carlos Hyde will surpass 100 yards rushing

Nov 27, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard (24) runs with the ball during the second quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears running back Jordan Howard (24) runs with the ball during the second quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /

As mentioned before, the 49ers can’t stop the run. Dowell Loggains may not be Bill Walsh, but he certainly knows he needs to keep the pressure off Matt Barkley and establish the ground game. Even without Kyle Long, the Bears offensive line has been opening up holes for Howard. He will have a big day and top 100 yards rushing.

On the reverse side, Carlos Hyde is having a nice season for San Francisco. While he hasn’t had a lot of massive games, he hasn’t had to face a defense where both their starting inside linebackers are hurt. Eddie Goldman has just been getting back on the field, and while he will be effective, he won’t be able to clog up the middle on his own. The Bears we see the potential in Nick Kwiatkoski but also see he isn’t ready for prime time, especially when he’s paired with John Timu. The 49ers will pound the ball and Hyde will topple 100 yards as well.

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