3) A statement game from Cameron Meredith
Yes, Alshon Jeffery is the most talented receiver on the Bears, but Cameron Meredith quietly leads Chicago in receiving yards. The second year pass catcher out of Illinois State has 62 receptions for 827 yards and 4 scores on the year. Additionally, Meredith has topped the 100 yard mark four times this season. At 6’3, Meredith has utilized his frame on deep routes, but has proven to be a threat across the middle as well. Despite having bouts with dropped passes throughout his career, Meredith has overcome a multitude of struggles in order to become Chicago’s leading receiver.
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The Bears couldn’t have asked Meredith to emerge at a better time. With Alshon Jeffery’s future with the Bears in question and Kevin White’s ability to stay healthy a mystery, the Bears needed a new receiver to emerge. Now it’s time for Meredith to drive home his case to be a leading receiver next season for Chicago.
With Alshon Jeffery likely to draw Xavier Rhodes on Sunday, the Bears will need Meredith to win his matchup on a consistent basis. Meredith needs his fifth 100 yard performance of the year in order for the Bears to earn this key.