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Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers: Week 15 Keys to the Game

By William "Wild Bill" Ingalls

Oct 20, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) is tackled by Green Bay Packers cornerback LaDarius Gunter (36) and cornerback Demetri Goodson (39) after making a catch in the second quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 20, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) is tackled by Green Bay Packers cornerback LaDarius Gunter (36) and cornerback Demetri Goodson (39) after making a catch in the second quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 11, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Matt Barkley (12) drops back to pass during the first quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Matt Barkley (12) drops back to pass during the first quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /

1) Matt Barkley’s time to shine

For the two weeks, I have put the game on Jordan Howard. This week, it’s on Matt Barkley’s shoulders. The Packers were one of the few defenses to shut down Jordan Howard back in their week 7 matchup. The Chicago rookie was stifled for a mere 22 yards off of 7 carries. While the Bears can’t abandon the run, Green Bay will have the box stacked. They will dare Matt Barkley to beat them.

Barkley should have revenge on his mind going into Sunday’s game. After Brian Hoyer was hurt in Green Bay, Barkley came in for a relief appearance. It was a performance to forget for the USC product. The Packers battered Barkley en route to a two interception game. However, Barkley has become a much more formidable force since his Bears debut at Lambeau Field, and it must be on full display Sunday.

Working in Barkley’s favor is the return of Alshon Jeffrey. For the past few weeks, Barkley has watched a number of his pass be dropped by Chicago’s backup receivers. Now, he will have a true number one option to target and rely on. Barkley will need to be quick, accurate, and extremely safe with the ball. For the Bears to earn this key, Barkley will need to throw for 250 yards and 2 touchdowns.

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